Ranunculus constantinopolitanus
Ranunculus constantinopolitanus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ranunculus constantinopolitanus, is a specialized medicinal herb prized for its unique bioactive properties. Found in specific ecological niches, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential in traditional healing practices. Understanding its chemical composition and pharmacological applications is essential for advancing modern botanical research and natural medicine.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ranunculus Fibrillosus Var. Parviflorus · Ranunculus Lanuginosus Var. Constantinopolitanus · 7 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Konstantinopler Hahnenfuß
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ranunculus constantinopolitanusSynonyms
- Ranunculus fibrillosus var. parviflorus
- Ranunculus lanuginosus var. constantinopolitanus
- Ranunculus libanoticus
- Ranunculus villosus subsp. constantinopolitanus
- Ranunculus palaestinus
- Ranunculus lanuginosus var. geraniifolius
- Ranunculus constantinopolitanus var. geraniifolius
- Ranunculus anemonifolius var. balansae
- Ranunculus constantinopolitanus var. palaestinus
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae, falling under the genus Ranunculus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ranunculus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the diverse landscapes of Southeastern Europe. Its range includes specific populations found in Bulgaria and Greece. Additionally, it can be identified growing throughout the territory of Romania. The distribution extends into the European portion of Türkiye, adding to its regional presence. Finally, this species is also documented across the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ranunculus constantinopolitanus has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anemonin, C18:2, Conjugated linoleic acid, Kaempferol 3-O-glucoside, Linoleic.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anemonin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| C18:2 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Conjugated linoleic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kaempferol 3-O-glucoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Linoleic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stearic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anemonin
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
C18:2
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Conjugated linoleic acid
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Kaempferol 3-O-glucoside
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
Linoleic
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
caffeic acid
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
ferulic acid
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
kaempferol
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
palmitic acid
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
stearic acid
- BMC complementary and alternative medicine
Activities
Ranunculus constantinopolitanus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ranunculus constantinopolitanus has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastric cancer, inflammation.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| gastric cancer | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ethanol | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol/water (70%) | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate (EA) | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water solvent | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |