Ammoides pusilla
Ammoides pusilla, commonly known as the small ammoid, is a delicate medicinal herb native to specific regional habitats. Renowned for its subtle therapeutic properties, this plant is utilized in traditional healing practices to address various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics is essential for exploring its potential pharmacological benefits.
- Scientific name: Ammoides pusilla
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Ammoides pusilla, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Apiales. It is a member of the family Apiaceae and falls under the genus Ammoides.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ammoides | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a scattered geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Europe. In Middle Europe, its presence is specifically noted within Germany. The species also inhabits various parts of Southwestern Europe, including France and Portugal. Furthermore, it can be found on several Mediterranean islands such as Corse and Sardegna. Together, these locations define the specific range where the species occurs naturally.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ammoides pusilla has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carvacrol, glucose, p-cymene, terpenes, thymol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carvacrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thymol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ammoides pusilla has 5 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ammoides pusilla has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cold, fever, genital diseases, oxidative stress, respiratory diseases.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| genital diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| respiratory diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |