Armeria rouyana
Armeria rouyana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Armeria rouyana, scientifically known as Armeria rouyana, is a resilient medicinal herb valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific ecological niches, this plant offers significant pharmacological potential. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore applications in traditional healing and modern medicine, highlighting its importance in botanical studies.
- Family
- Plumbaginaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Statice Rouyana · Armeria Maritima Subsp. Rouyana
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Armeria rouyanaSynonyms
- Statice rouyana
- Armeria maritima subsp. rouyana
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales and the family Plumbaginaceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Armeria. As a member of this genus, Armeria rouyana represents a distinct medicinal species within its taxonomic hierarchy.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae |
| Genus | Armeria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is specifically localized within a very restricted geographical range. It is native to the region of Southwestern Europe. Within this part of the continent, its presence is documented in Portugal. Because of this limited distribution, the species is considered to have a highly specific habitat requirement. Consequently, finding this medicinal plant requires searching within these precise territorial boundaries.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Armeria rouyana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, l-ascorbic acid, polyphenols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| l-ascorbic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Pharmaceutical biology
l-ascorbic acid
- Pharmaceutical biology
polyphenols
- Pharmaceutical biology
Preparations
Armeria rouyana has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include plant hydroethanolic extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Plant hydroethanolic extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Plant hydroethanolic extracts
- Pharmaceutical biology