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water-plantain

Alisma · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Water-plantain, scientifically known as Alistma, is a resilient, creeping perennial often found in wetlands and moist soils. Valued in traditional medicine for its cooling and anti-inflammatory properties, this herbaceous plant is frequently used to treat skin irritations, digestive issues, and minor wounds, showcasing nature's profound healing potential.

Family
Alismataceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Rhizome
Common names
Water-Plantain · Water-Plantains · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Plantaginastrum

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Alisma

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Plantaginastrum

German:

  • Froschlöffel
  • Froschlöffel

French:

  • Plantains d'eau

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Alismatales. Finally, it falls under the family Alismataceae and is identified by the genus Alisma.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Alismatales
Family Alismataceae
Genus Alisma

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Alisma, exhibits a specific range across several regions of Northern Europe. Its presence can be documented within the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Furthermore, it is found growing throughout the natural landscapes of Finland. The distribution also extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, this medicinal species is also located within the northern territories of Norway.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Alisma has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome.

Plant parts reported in Alisma
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Rhizome 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Rhizome

  1. Biomedicines
  2. The American journal of Chinese medicine

Chemicals

Alisma has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Alisol A, Alisol B, Alisol B 23-acetate, Triterpenes, triterpenoids.

Chemicals reported in Alisma
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Alisol A 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Alisol B 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Alisol B 23-acetate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Triterpenes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
triterpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Alisol A

  1. Biomedicines
  2. Nutrients

Alisol B

  1. Biomedicines
  2. Nutrients

Alisol B 23-acetate

  1. Nutrients

Triterpenes

  1. Nutrients

triterpenoids

  1. Nutrients

Activities

Alisma has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Alisma
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Biomedicines

Conditions

Alisma has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antioxidant, cancer.

Conditions investigated for Alisma
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Biomedicines

Cancer

  1. Biomedicines