Anthyllis vulneraria
Anthyllis vulneraria, commonly known as kidney vetch, is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe. Historically valued in traditional medicine, it was long used to treat wounds and various ailments. Today, this resilient species is recognized for its bright yellow blooms and its ecological role in supporting diverse pollinators.
- Scientific name: Anthyllis vulneraria
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Anthyllis vulneraria, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. It is further categorized into the genus Anthyllis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anthyllis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally throughout the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Its distribution extends further north to include the landscapes of Finland and Iceland. Additionally, the species is well-established within the British Isles, specifically inhabiting Great Britain and Ireland. Together, these locations define its characteristic range within the northern part of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Anthyllis vulneraria has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Quercetin, apigenin, isoflavones, isohamnetin, kanzonol C.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isohamnetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kanzonol C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhamnetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| soyasapogenol B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anthyllis vulneraria has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Anthyllis vulneraria has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast carcinoma, thyroid carcinoma, wound healing, wounds.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thyroid carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |