Chaerophyllum coloratum
Chaerophyllum coloratum, commonly known as the "colorado plant," is a medicinal herb native to specific regions of Mexico. Renowned in traditional ethnobotany, it is frequently utilized for its bioactive properties. This plant offers significant potential in pharmacological research, particularly regarding its diverse secondary metabolites and therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Chaerophyllum coloratum
- Family: Apiaceae
- 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chaerophyllum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Chaerophyllum coloratum, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as spotted chervil, while in Spanish, it is commonly called cheirofilo colorado. In French, the species is known as cerfeuil tacheté, and in German, it is identified as geflecktes Kerbel.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Chaerophyllum coloratum, is primarily recognized for its medicinal potential derived from its leaves. These leaves serve as the key anatomical component used in various traditional applications, often utilized due to their specific chemical constituents. By focusing on the leaves, practitioners can harness the bioactive properties inherent to this part of the plant to achieve its desired therapeutic effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chaerophyllum coloratum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chaerophyllum coloratum 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
Chaerophyllum coloratum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |