chervil
Chaerophyllum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Chervil, scientifically known as Chaerophyllum, is a versatile herbaceous plant valued in both culinary and medicinal traditions. Often used to flavor soups, it possesses therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits. This aromatic plant serves as a vital resource in herbalism, offering natural remedies for various wellness needs.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Chervil
- Scientific synonyms
- Blephixis · Croaspila · 13 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- chervil
Scientific Names
Accepted name
ChaerophyllumSynonyms
- Blephixis
- Croaspila
- Fiebera
- Chrysophae
- Golenkinianthe
- Rhynchostylis
- Bellia
- Oreomyrrhis
- Lindera
- Polgidon
- Physocaulis
- Sikira
- Chamaemyrrhis
- Apotaenium
- Myrrhoides
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Kälberkröpfe
- Blasenstengel
- Kälberkropf
- Kälberkröpfe
French:
- Chérophylles
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae within the genus Chaerophyllum.
| 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, the species is present in the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Its range also extends northward to include the territory of Norway. Consequently, these locations represent the known areas where this medicinal plant is situated.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Chaerophyllum has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective, Neuroprotective.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hepatoprotective
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Neuroprotective
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica