Carrichtera annua
Carrichtera annua, commonly known as a medicinal herb in various traditional practices, is valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Often utilized in folk medicine to address specific ailments, this plant offers significant botanical interest. Understanding its chemical composition and traditional applications provides insight into its potential role in modern ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Carrichtera annua
- 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 organized under the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Carrichtera, which includes the species Carrichtera annua.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Carrichtera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Carrichtera annua, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In German, it is called Einjährige Carrichtera, while in Swedish, it is known as Skedsenap. The Catalan name is simply Carrichtera, and in Arabic, it is called قبيعة سنوية. Finally, in Estonian, the plant is known as paindvili.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Einjährige Carrichtera | Wikidata |
| sv | Skedsenap | Wikidata |
| ca | Carrichtera | Wikidata |
| ar | قبيعة سنوية | Wikidata |
| et | paindvili | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is specifically noted within Germany. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is found throughout various parts of Southwestern Europe. This includes occurrences on the islands of Baleares, Corse, and Sardegna. Finally, its range extends to the coastal areas of Portugal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Carrichtera annua, is a medicinal species where the primary therapeutic application involves the use of the whole plants. By utilizing the entire structure of the specimen, practitioners can harness the complete spectrum of bioactive compounds distributed throughout the stems, leaves, and other vegetative components. This comprehensive approach to harvesting ensures that the synergistic effects of its various phytochemicals are captured, making the whole plants a potent resource for traditional medicinal preparations.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Carrichtera annua has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gallic acid, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |