Antirrhinum majus
Snapdragons
Antirrhinum majus, commonly known as snapdragon, is a vibrant ornamental plant widely celebrated for its unique, mask-like blooms. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, various cultures have traditionally utilized its botanical properties in folk medicine, exploring its potential for treating inflammation and minor ailments through its diverse bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Antirrhinum majus
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Plantaginaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Antirrhinum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Plantaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Antirrhinum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Antirrhinum majus, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Portuguese, it is referred to as Boca-de-leão, while in Chinese, it is called 金鱼草 (zh-hans), 金魚草 (zh-hant), 金魚草 (zh-hk), and 金鱼草 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Boca-de-leão | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 金鱼草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 金魚草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 金魚草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 金鱼草 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 金鱼草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 金魚草 | Wikidata |
| pl | Wyżlin większy | Wikidata |
| fr | Muflier à grandes fleurs | Wikidata |
| he | לוע-ארי גדול | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Antirrhinum majus, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is also found growing in Austria and Belgium. Additionally, its range extends through the central regions of Czechia and Slovakia. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of this medicinal species in Europe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as snapdragon, is utilized in traditional medicine primarily through its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which encompass the stems, leaves, and vibrant flowers, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. When preparing decoctions or infusions, the entire aerial portion is often harvested to ensure a complete profile of the plant's medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Antirrhinum majus has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8-oxogeranial, apigenin-7-glucuronide, chlorogenic acid, citric acid, flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 8-oxogeranial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin-7-glucuronide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| citric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iridoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-glucuronide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Antirrhinum majus has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Candida albicans, Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterobacter aerogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |