Smyrnium cordifolium
Smyrnium cordifolium, commonly known as the heart-leaved burnet, is a distinctive perennial herb native to various Mediterranean and Asian regions. Renowned for its unique cordate leaves and umbelliferous flowers, this plant holds significant botanical interest, offering potential medicinal properties often explored in traditional herbal remedies and pharmacological studies.
- Scientific name: Smyrnium cordifolium
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Smyrnium cordifolium, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae and falls under the genus Smyrnium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Smyrnium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Smyrnium cordifolium, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Arabic, it is identified as سمورنيون قلبي الأوراق, while in Turkish, it is commonly called Kokarbaldıran.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | سمورنيون قلبي الأوراق | Wikidata |
| tr | Kokarbaldıran | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in Western and Central Asia. In Central Asia, its presence is noted within the borders of Turkmenistan. Moving into Western Asia, it can be found growing in the territories of Afghanistan and Iran. The species also extends its range into the country of Iraq. Finally, its geographical reach concludes within the Lebanon-Syria region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Smyrnium cordifolium, is valued for its various components, though its pharmacological properties are often closely linked to its chemical constituents. While the roots, leaves, and seeds are frequently studied for their bioactive potential, a key component derived from its organic matter is the essential oil. This essential oil contains a complex mixture of volatile compounds that contribute to the plant's distinct aromatic profile and its potential therapeutic applications in traditional medicine.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Smyrnium cordifolium has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include curzerene, flavonoid, polyphenol, purine, sugar.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| curzerene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| purine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sugar | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Smyrnium cordifolium has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticonvulsant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Smyrnium cordifolium has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include absence seizure, anxiety, insomnia, seizure.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| absence seizure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seizure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |