Scrophularia ilwensis
Scrophularia ilwensis, commonly known as the Ilwens figwort, is a rare medicinal plant native to specific mountainous regions. Distinguished by its unique flowering structure, it has historically been studied for its potential therapeutic properties. Understanding its botanical characteristics is essential for exploring its traditional uses in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Scrophularia ilwensis
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Scrophularia ilwensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Scrophulariaceae within the genus Scrophularia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scrophularia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Scrophularia ilwensis, is recognized by its specific regional common names. In Turkish, it is referred to as Meşe sıracası.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| tr | Meşe sıracası | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within several key regions. It is primarily found throughout the Transcaucasus area of the Caucasus mountains. Additionally, its presence extends into Western Asia, specifically within the borders of Iran. The species can also be located across various parts of Türkiye. Consequently, these locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal plant grows.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Scrophularia ilwensis, is primarily utilized in medicinal contexts through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground structures include the stems, leaves, and flowering components, which contain the specific bioactive compounds required for therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can collect the most accessible and chemically potent portions of the plant during its active growing season.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Scrophularia ilwensis has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8-O-acetylharpagide, ajugol, angoroside C, aucubin, harpagide.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 8-O-acetylharpagide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ajugol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| angoroside C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aucubin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| harpagide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| karsoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scropolioside D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |