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Russian Knapweed

Rhaponticum repens · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Russian Knapweed, scientifically known as Rhaponticum repeps, is a resilient perennial herb native to Eurasia. Often found in meadows and disturbed soils, this plant is recognized by its striking purple flower heads. While primarily valued for its ecological role, it holds historical significance in traditional herbal studies and botanical research.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Russian Centaurea · Russian Knapweed · 8 more
Scientific synonyms
Acroptilon Picris Var. Angustifolium · Acroptilon Picris Var. Obtusifolium · 16 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rhaponticum repens

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Federblume
  • Kriechende Federblume

French:

  • acroptilon
  • centaurée de Russie

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Its specific taxonomic identification is completed by the genus Rhaponticum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Rhaponticum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted within the borders of Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found inhabiting the landscapes of Belgium. Its range extends further through the central territories of Germany and Poland. Finally, the plant is also documented growing throughout the Czech-Slovakia region.

Region Area
Northern Europe Great Britain
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Poland
Southwestern Europe Baleares
Southwestern Europe France
Southeastern Europe Italy
Southeastern Europe Romania
Eastern Europe Belarus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Rhaponticum repens has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4'-Hydroxywogonin, Apigenin 7-O-beta-D-glucoside, Cynaropicrin, DOCOSANE, Daucosterol.

Chemicals reported in Rhaponticum repens
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
4'-Hydroxywogonin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Apigenin 7-O-beta-D-glucoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cynaropicrin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
DOCOSANE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Daucosterol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ethyl caffeate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
NONADECANE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
STIGMASTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Syringin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Terpenoid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

4'-Hydroxywogonin

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Apigenin 7-O-beta-D-glucoside

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Cynaropicrin

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

DOCOSANE

  1. Acta parasitologica

Daucosterol

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Ethyl caffeate

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

NONADECANE

  1. Acta parasitologica

STIGMASTEROL

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Syringin

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Terpenoid

  1. Heliyon

Conditions

Rhaponticum repens has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include infectious disease.

Conditions investigated for Rhaponticum repens
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Infectious disease 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Infectious disease

  1. BMC chemistry

Preparations

Rhaponticum repens has 7 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Methanolic extracts, Nanoemulsion of Essential Oil, chloroformic extracts, essential oil, ethanol extract.

Preparations reported for Rhaponticum repens
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Methanolic extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Nanoemulsion of essential oil 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Chloroformic extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Essential oil 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ethanol extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hydroalcoholic extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanolic extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Methanolic extracts

  1. Acta parasitologica

Nanoemulsion of essential oil

  1. Journal of arthropod-borne diseases

Chloroformic extracts

  1. BMC chemistry

Essential oil

  1. Journal of arthropod-borne diseases

Ethanol extract

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Hydroalcoholic extract

  1. Heliyon

Methanolic extracts

  1. BMC chemistry