Adonis microcarpa
Adonis microcarpa, commonly known as the small-flowered Adonis, is a perennial medicinal herb native to various Eurasian landscapes. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, particularly cardiac glycosides, this plant plays a significant role in traditional pharmacology. It is primarily studied for its potent effects on cardiovascular health and heart regulation.
- Scientific name: Adonis microcarpa
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Adonis microcarppa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae and the genus Adonis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Adonis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Adonis microcarppa, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Hebrew, it is referred to as דמומית קטנת-פרי, while in Persian, it is called آدونیس میکروکارپا. In Bulgarian, the species is known as Дребноплоден горицвет, and in Finnish, it is termed pikkuruusuleinikki. Additionally, it is identified in Arabic as أدونيس صغير الثمر.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | דמומית קטנת-פרי | Wikidata |
| fa | آدونیس میکروکارپا | Wikidata |
| bg | Дребноплоден горицвет | Wikidata |
| fi | pikkuruusuleinikki | Wikidata |
| ar | أدونيس صغير الثمر | Wikidata |
| arz | ادونيس صغير الثمر | Wikidata |
| sl | drobnoplodni zajčji mak | Wikidata |
| he | דמומית קטנת פרי | Wikidata |
| es | Adonis intermedia | Wikidata |
| es | Adonis dentata subsp. microcarpa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a varied geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Middle Europe, its presence can be specifically noted within Germany. Moving towards the Mediterranean, it is found throughout various parts of Southwestern Europe. This includes populations located in France, Portugal, and the Baleares islands. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the island of Sardegna.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Adonis microcarpa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cardiac glycosides.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |