Calystegia soldanella
Calystegia soldanella, commonly known as the sea purslane, is a resilient succulent native to coastal environments. Renowned for its ability to thrive in saline soils, this medicinal plant offers unique bioactive properties. It is traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits in various treatments.
- Scientific name: Calystegia soldanella
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Solanales and is a member of the Convolvulaceae family. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Calystegia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Convolvulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Calystegia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across various regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence is recorded in Denmark, Great Britain, and Ireland. Moving toward the central part of the continent, it can also be found in Middle Europe. Specifically, this species is located within the territories of Belgium and Germany. Consequently, its habitat spans both northern and middle European landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calystegia soldanella has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, cis-4-hydroxycinnamic acid, dicaffeoylquinic acid, isoquercitrin, quercitrin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-4-hydroxycinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-3,4-dihydroxycinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-4-hydroxycinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Calystegia soldanella has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dropsy, hepatocellular carcinoma, rheumatic arthritis, scurvy, sore throat.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dropsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatic arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scurvy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sore throat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |