Arabidopsis thaliana
Arabidopsis thaliana, commonly known as thale cress, is a foundational model organism in plant biology. Despite its small size, this rapid-cycling crucifer provides invaluable insights into genetics, development, and molecular signaling. Its sequenced genome and ease of cultivation make it indispensable for advancing our understanding of fundamental botanical processes.
- Scientific name: Arabidopsis thaliana
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Brassicales and family Brassicaceae, it is classified under the genus Arabidopsis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Arabidopsis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Arabidopsis thaliana, is found across several distinct regions in Northern Europe. Specifically, its presence is documented within the borders of Denmark. It can also be located throughout the various landscapes of Finland. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed across Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its geographical range extends into the territories of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | 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 |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Arabidopsis thaliana has 214 reported phytochemicals identified across 313 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include auxin, abscisic acid, flavonoids, salicylic acid, sucrose.
- Total chemicals
- 214
- Scientific sources
- 313
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| auxin | 10 | ★★★★★ |
| abscisic acid | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| flavonoids | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| salicylic acid | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| sucrose | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| ABA | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| anthocyanin | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| ethylene | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| cytokinin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Activities
Arabidopsis thaliana has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Arabidopsis thaliana has 31 reported medicinal uses identified across 63 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include salt stress, drought, drought tolerance, oxidative stress, abiotic stresses.
- Total uses
- 31
- Scientific sources
- 63
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| salt stress | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| drought | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| drought tolerance | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| abiotic stresses | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| heat stress | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| osmotic stress | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| salt | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| DNA damage | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |