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Sempervivum transcaucasicum

Sempervivum transcaucasicum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Scientifically known as Sempervivum transcaucasicum, is a resilient perennial succulent native to the Caucasus Mountains. Often called "houseleeks," these hardy plants are valued in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Their thick, fleshy leaves are frequently utilized to treat minor wounds, skin irritations, and various topical ailments.

Family
Crassulaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf · Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Sempervivum Gurgenidzeae · Sempervivum Georgicum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sempervivum transcaucasicum

Synonyms

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 Saxifragales, it is classified under the family Crassulaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Sempervivum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Saxifragales
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Sempervivum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the specific geographical regions of the Caucasus. Its natural habitat is concentrated in the Transcaucasus area, where it thrives in unique environmental conditions. Additionally, the species extends its range into Western Asia. Specifically, it can be located within the borders of Türkiye. These distinct territories define the limited native distribution of Sempervivum transcaucasicum.

Region Area
Caucasus Transcaucasus
Western Asia Türkiye

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Sempervivum transcaucasicum has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.

Plant parts reported in Sempervivum transcaucasicum
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Journal of xenobiotics

Root

  1. Journal of xenobiotics

Activities

Sempervivum transcaucasicum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Sempervivum transcaucasicum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. Journal of xenobiotics

Antioxidant

  1. Journal of xenobiotics

Conditions

Sempervivum transcaucasicum has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Escherichia coli, oxidative damage.

Conditions investigated for Sempervivum transcaucasicum
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Escherichia coli 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Oxidative damage 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Escherichia coli

  1. Journal of xenobiotics

Oxidative damage

  1. Journal of xenobiotics

Preparations

Sempervivum transcaucasicum has 3 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf and root extracts, leaf extract, root extract.

Preparations reported for Sempervivum transcaucasicum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf and root extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Leaf extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Root extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf and root extracts

  1. Journal of xenobiotics

Leaf extract

  1. Journal of xenobiotics

Root extract

  1. Journal of xenobiotics