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 constantinopolitanus

Synonyms

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.

Chemicals reported in Ranunculus constantinopolitanus
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

  1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

C18:2

  1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Conjugated linoleic acid

  1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Kaempferol 3-O-glucoside

  1. Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association

Linoleic

  1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

caffeic acid

  1. Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association

ferulic acid

  1. Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association

kaempferol

  1. Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association

palmitic acid

  1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

stearic acid

  1. 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) ★☆☆☆☆