Silybum eburneum
Silybum eburneum, commonly known as the ivory thistle, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently studied for its hepatoprotective properties. This species offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in supporting liver health and combating oxidative stress naturally.
- Scientific name: Silybum eburneum
- Family: Asteraceae
- 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 Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Silybum as Silybum eburneum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Silybum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Silybum eburneum, is recognized by different common names depending on the language and region. In Arabic, it is referred to as سلبين عاجي, while in Chinese, it is commonly known as 象牙蓟.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | سلبين عاجي | Wikidata |
| zh | 象牙蓟 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Spain. Moving across the Mediterranean, it is widely found throughout Northern Africa, including Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. Furthermore, its range extends into the Northeast Tropical Africa region, where it can be found in Ethiopia. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse Mediterranean and tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Silybum eburneum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isosilychristin, silymarin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isosilychristin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| silymarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |