Scolymus hispanicus
Scolymus hispanicus, commonly known as Spanish golden thistle, is a resilient, prickly perennial native to the Mediterranean region. Highly valued in traditional herbalism, this plant is rich in bioactive compounds. It is primarily utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory and digestive properties, offering significant therapeutic potential in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Scolymus hispanicus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Scolymus hispanicus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Scolymus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scolymus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Scolymus hispanicus, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In German, it is referred to as the Spaniensche Golddistel, while in French, it is called the Chardon d'Espagne. It is also known by its Arabic name, سكوليمس إسباني, and in the Welsh language, it is identified as Tcherdon d' ôr d' Espagne and Ffug-ysgallen felen.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Spanische Golddistel | Wikidata |
| fr | Chardon d'Espagne | Wikidata |
| ar | سكوليمس إسباني | Wikidata |
| wa | Tcherdon d' ôr d' Espagne | Wikidata |
| cy | Ffug-ysgallen felen | Wikidata |
| bg | испански сколимус | Wikidata |
| fa | کنگر طلایی | Wikidata |
| uk | Сколімус іспанський | Wikidata |
| fi | espanjankultaohdake | Wikidata |
| arz | سكوليمس اسبانى | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it is found within the borders of Germany. The species also inhabits the mountainous landscapes of Switzerland. Finally, its range extends to Southwestern Europe, specifically appearing in the Baleares and Corse.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | 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 |
Chemicals
Scolymus hispanicus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-o-caffeoylquinic acid, suillin, taraxasteryl acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-o-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| suillin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taraxasteryl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Scolymus hispanicus has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Antispasmodic, Hypoglycemic, Spasmogenic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spasmogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Scolymus hispanicus has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Hepatic Steatosis, Metabolic Syndrome, hyperlipidemia, inflammation, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatic Steatosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Metabolic Syndrome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 1 diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |