Tanacetum densum subsp. laxum
Tanacetum densum subsp. laxum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Tanacetum densum subsp. laxum, is a distinctive medicinal herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Often found in specialized habitats, this subspecies is valued for its unique chemical profile. It holds significant botanical interest, particularly regarding its potential therapeutic applications and traditional uses in herbal medicine.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tanacetum densum subsp. laxumTaxonomical 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 and the genus Tanacetum. Specifically, this medicinal species is identified as the subspecies laxum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Tanacetum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Tanacetum densum subsp. laxum, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the distribution of this particular subspecies is documented in Türkiye. This narrow occurrence suggests that the plant is highly specialized to the local environmental conditions found there. Consequently, understanding its presence in this specific territory is essential for its conservation.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Tanacetum densum subsp. laxum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CATECHIN, STIGMASTEROL, Vanillic acid, caffeic acid, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CATECHIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STIGMASTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vanillic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CATECHIN
- Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia
STIGMASTEROL
- Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia
Vanillic acid
- Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia
caffeic acid
- Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia
quercetin
- Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia