Chaerophyllum coloratum
Chaerophyllum coloratum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Chaerophyllum coloratum, is a medicinal plant native to various tropical regions. Highly valued in traditional medicine, it possesses significant therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. This versatile species is frequently utilized in herbal remedies to treat diverse ailments, highlighting its importance in ethnobotanical studies.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Croaspila Colorata · Myrrhis Colorata · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Chaerophyllum coloratumSynonyms
- Croaspila colorata
- Myrrhis colorata
- Chrysophae colorata
- Grammosciadium coloratum
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 is organized under the order Apiales and is a member of the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Chaerophyllum, specifically as the species Chaerophyllum coloratum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Chaerophyllum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is specifically located within the region of Southeastern Europe. Its distribution includes the country of Albania, where it can be found in certain habitats. Additionally, the species is documented across the Northwest Balkan Peninsula. These specific areas represent the primary geographical range for the species. Therefore, its presence is closely tied to the unique landscapes of the Balkan region.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Life history
The life history of Chaerophyllum coloratum is characterized by its classification as a hemicryptophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, allowing the plant to survive unfavorable seasons. Within the spectrum of life forms, it exhibits characteristics that bridge the gap between various structural categories, specifically functioning as a hemicryptophyte in terms of its survival strategy while displaying traits consistent with both nanophanerophytes and phanerophytes during its active growth stages. This life history allows the plant to establish a persistent presence in its habitat, utilizing its protected buds to endure environmental stressors before emerging to complete its reproductive cycle.
- Life form :
- hemicryptophyte
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Chaerophyllum coloratum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine
Chemicals
Chaerophyllum coloratum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CU, FE, MN, ZN.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CU | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ZN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CU
- Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine
FE
- Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine
MN
- Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine
ZN
- Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine
Activities
Chaerophyllum coloratum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine
Conditions
Chaerophyllum coloratum has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammation, oxidative stress.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Inflammation | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxidative stress | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Inflammation
- Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine
Oxidative stress
- Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine
Preparations
Chaerophyllum coloratum has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Ethanolic leaf extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanolic leaf extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ethanolic leaf extracts
- Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine