Volutaria lippii
Volutaria lippii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Volutaria lipkii, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species contains unique bioactive compounds believed to offer significant health benefits. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential is essential for advancing modern natural medicine research.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Amberboa Lippii · Volutarella Lippii · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Volutaria lippiiSynonyms
- Amberboa lippii
- Volutarella lippii
- Centaurea lippii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Volutaria as the species Volutaria lippii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Volutaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions of Europe and Africa. In Middle Europe, its presence can be identified within the borders of Poland. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is found in Southwestern Europe, specifically in Spain, as well as in Southeastern Europe across Sicilia. The species also extends into Northern Africa, where it inhabits the landscapes of Algeria. Finally, its range continues further east into the territory of Egypt.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
Activities
Volutaria lippii has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |