Berteroa incana
Berteroa incana, commonly known as silver berteroa, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, this plant is recognized for its silvery foliage and therapeutic potential. It is frequently utilized in folk remedies to treat various ailments, offering a fascinating subject for pharmacological study.
- Scientific name: Berteroa incana
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Berteroa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Berteroa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Berteroa incana, is referred to by various regional names depending on the language. In German, it is called Graukresse, while in Polish, it is known as Pyleniec pospolity. Its Russian common name is икотник серый, and in Lithuanian, it is identified as Pilkoji miltinaitė. Additionally, in Hungarian, the plant is called fehér hamuka.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Graukresse | Wikidata |
| pl | Pyleniec pospolity | Wikidata |
| ru | икотник серый | Wikidata |
| lt | Pilkoji miltinaitė | Wikidata |
| hu | fehér hamuka | Wikidata |
| fi | harmio | Wikidata |
| hsb | Wšědna popróšnica | Wikidata |
| sv | Sandvita | Wikidata |
| nl | Grijskruid | Wikidata |
| zh | 团扇荠 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several territories within Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland regions of Denmark. Furthermore, its presence is documented throughout the landscapes of Finland. The species also inhabits various environments across Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its range extends further north into the rugged terrain 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
Berteroa incana has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arabinose, ferulic acid, glucose, isoquercitrin, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arabinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sinapic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Berteroa incana has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |