Cakile maritima
Cakile maritima, commonly known as sea rocket, is a resilient succulent herb native to coastal sandy shores. Renowned for its ability to thrive in saline environments, this plant holds significant medicinal potential. It contains bioactive compounds often studied for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties in traditional healing practices.
- Scientific name: Cakile maritima
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Brassicales, falling within the family Brassicaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cakile.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cakile | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Cakile maritima, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several Northern European regions. It can be found growing along the coastal areas of Denmark and Finland. Furthermore, its presence extends to the shores of Great Britain and Ireland. The species also inhabits the maritime environments of Norway. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's preference for the northern coastal reaches of the continent.
| 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 | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cakile maritima has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chl, anthocyanin, calcium, carotenoid, dianhydromannitol.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chl | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dianhydromannitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| potassium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pyridine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pyrogallol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cakile maritima has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cakile maritima has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colon adenocarcinomas.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| colon adenocarcinomas | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |