Scorzonera hieraciifolia
Scorzonera hieraciifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Scorzonera hieraciifolia, is a resilient herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Often found in rocky terrains, it is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse bioactive compounds. This botanical species is studied for its potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, offering promising therapeutic possibilities.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Podospermum Hieraciifolium · Podospermum Kurtii · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Scorzonera hieraciifoliaSynonyms
- Podospermum hieraciifolium
- Podospermum kurtii
- Scorzonera kurtii
Sources: Wikidata
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. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Scorzonera, and its species name, hieraciifolia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Scorzonera |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Scorzonera hieraciifolia, exhibits a specific and localized geographical distribution. Its presence is documented within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the territory of Türkiye. This indicates that its natural habitat is concentrated within this particular part of the continent. Consequently, its range is relatively restricted to these specific environmental conditions.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Scorzonera hieraciifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include OLEANOLIC ACID.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| OLEANOLIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
OLEANOLIC ACID
- Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)