Chenopodiastrum murale
Chenopodium murale, commonly known as black nightshade or goosefoot, is a versatile medicinal plant used in traditional healing. Renowned for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is frequently employed to support digestive health and skin vitality. This resilient herb offers significant therapeutic potential within various global herbal practices.
- Scientific name: Chenopodiastrum murale
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Chenopodium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chenopodiastrum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Chenopodium murale, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Finland, it is referred to as rauniosavikka, while in Poland, it is called Komosa murowa. In Croatia, the plant is known as loboda kamenjarka. Moving to South Asia, it is identified as کرنڈ in Punjabi, and in the Arabic-speaking world, it is commonly called رمرم.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fi | rauniosavikka | Wikidata |
| pl | Komosa murowa | Wikidata |
| hr | Loboda kamenjarka | Wikidata |
| pnb | کرنڈ | Wikidata |
| ar | رمرم | Wikidata |
| lv | Mūru balanda | Wikidata |
| arz | عفينه (نوع من النباتات) | Wikidata |
| hsb | Murjowa pólšica | Wikidata |
| kab | Tibbi | Wikidata |
| is | Netlunjóli | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Chenopodium murale, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, the species is present throughout the landscape of Great Britain. Its range also extends to the island of Ireland. Finally, the plant is documented to inhabit the territory of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as black nightshade, is frequently utilized in traditional medicine through the application of its fresh leaves' juice. The liquid extracted from these vibrant green leaves is often applied topically to soothe skin irritations or used in specific herbal preparations to address various ailments. By utilizing the fresh leaves' juice, practitioners can harness the plant's natural bioactive compounds in their most potent and direct form.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fresh leaves' juice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chenopodiastrum murale has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allelopathic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Allelopathic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |