Verbascum calvum
Verbascum calvum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Verbascum calvum, scientifically known as Verbascum calvum, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in specific ecological niches, this species is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to support respiratory health and soothe inflammation, offering a natural approach to wellness through its potent compounds.
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Flower
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Verbascum calvumSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Verbascum calvum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Lamiales and the family Scrophulariaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Verbascum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Verbascum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a very specific and localized geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the region of Western Asia. Within this broad area, the species is specifically documented to grow in Türkiye. Because of this limited occurrence, it is considered to have a narrow distribution pattern. Consequently, the survival of Verbascum calvum is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions found in these specific Turkish territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Verbascum calvum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flower
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Chemicals
Verbascum calvum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ajugol, Aucubin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ajugol | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aucubin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ajugol
- Natural product communications
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Aucubin
- Natural product communications
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Conditions
Verbascum calvum has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammation, inflammations, pain.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Inflammation | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammations | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pain | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Inflammation
- Natural product communications
Inflammations
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Pain
- Natural product communications