Scabiosa atropurpurea
Сиксаликс атропурпуреа
Scabiosa atropurpurea, commonly known as the dark pincushion flower, is a striking perennial valued for its deep purple blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds historical significance in traditional herbalism, where its unique properties have been explored for potential therapeutic applications in treating various skin-related conditions.
- Scientific name: Scabiosa atropurpurea
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Dipsacales and the family Caprifoliaceae, it is classified under the genus Scabiosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scabiosa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Scabiosa atropurpurea, is recognized by various traditional and regional names across different languages. In Poland, it is referred to as Driakiew purpurowa, while in Catalonia, it is called vídua. The Upper Sorbian name for this species is Somoćany rupač, and in German-speaking regions, it is commonly known as Samt-Skabiose. Furthermore, in Chinese, the plant is identified as 紫盆花.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Driakiew purpurowa | Wikidata |
| ca | vídua | Wikidata |
| hsb | Somoćany rupač | Wikidata |
| zh | 紫盆花 | Wikidata |
| de | Samt-Skabiose | Wikidata |
| ru | Скабиоза тёмно-пурпурная | Wikidata |
| cy | Clafrllys yr ardd | Wikidata |
| bg | Тъмнолилава самогризка | Wikidata |
| war | Sixalix atropurpurea | Wikidata |
| sv | Sixalix atropurpurea | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found inhabiting parts of Germany. Its range extends significantly into Southwestern Europe, where it grows in France and on the island of Corse. Additionally, the plant is distributed throughout the Baleares located in the same southwestern region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Scabiosa atropurpurea has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, asperosaponin VI, chlorogenic acid, cynaroside, lutein.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asperosaponin VI | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cynaroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lutein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Scabiosa atropurpurea has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allelopathic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Allelopathic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |