Rhaponticum acaule
Rhaponticum acaule, commonly known as the dwarf mountain rhubarb, is a resilient perennial herb native to alpine and subalpine regions. Characterized by its low-growing stature and distinctive leaves, this medicinal plant has historically been utilized in traditional ethnobotany for its unique properties within high-altitude ecosystems and specialized herbal applications.
- Scientific name: Rhaponticum acaule
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is a member of the family Asteraceae. It is specifically identified under the genus Rhaponticum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rhaponticum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to the specific regions located within Northern Africa. Its distribution is notably concentrated across several key Mediterranean countries. Specifically, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Algeria and Libya. The species also inhabits the diverse terrains of Morocco. Finally, its geographical range extends into the territory of Tunisia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rhaponticum acaule has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-octadecanol, beta-bisabolol, beta-ionone, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-octadecanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-bisabolol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-ionone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epi-13 manool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| farnesyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl eugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |