Cicerbita alpina
Cicerbita alpina, commonly known as Alpine Cicerbita, is a perennial herb native to high-altitude European meadows. Characterized by its striking white flower heads, this plant thrives in moist, mountainous terrains. While primarily valued for its ecological role, it holds significance in traditional herbal studies for its unique botanical properties.
- Scientific name: Cicerbita alpina
- Family: Asteraceae
- 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 Asterales, it is a member of the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Cicerbita.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cicerbita | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cicerbita alpina, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In vector, it is called Cicerbita viołeta, while in Poland, it is known as Modrzyk górski. In Catalan, the plant is called lletsó de muntanya, and in Finnish, it goes by the name pohjansinivalvatti. Additionally, in German, it is commonly referred to as Alpen-Milchlattich.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vec | Cicerbita viołeta | Wikidata |
| pl | Modrzyk górski | Wikidata |
| ca | lletsó de muntanya | Wikidata |
| fi | pohjansinivalvatti | Wikidata |
| de | Alpen-Milchlattich | Wikidata |
| sl | planinska ločika | Wikidata |
| nn | Turt | Wikidata |
| sv | torta | Wikidata |
| cs | mléčivec alpský | Wikidata |
| nb | turt | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in Finland, Norway, and Sweden. It can also be found growing within the landscapes of Great Britain. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species extends its reach into Austria. Together, these locations define the specific distribution of this medicinal herb.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cicerbita alpina has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include luteolin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cicerbita alpina has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |