Cichorium intybus intybus

Cichorium intybus subsp. intybus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Cichorium intybus intybus, scientifically known as Cichorium intybus subsp. intybus, is a perennial herb prized for its therapeutic properties. Commonly called chicory, its roots are rich in inulin and bitter compounds. Traditionally used to support liver health, digestion, and detoxification, this plant remains a cornerstone of herbal medicine.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Cichorium Intybus Intybus · Blue Sailors · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Cichorium Intybus Var. Callosum · Cichorium Intybus Subsp. Glaucum · 35 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Cichorium intybus subsp. intybus

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Cichorium intybus intybus

French:

  • Cichorium intybus intybus
  • Endive

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, scientifically known as Cichorium intybus subsp. intybus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Cichorium.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Cichorium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific presence across several regions within Northern Europe. In the western parts of the continent, it can be found growing in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving further north, its distribution extends into the Scandinavian Peninsula, including Norway. The species is also documented within the borders of Denmark. Finally, its geographical range reaches as far as Finland in the northeastern reaches of Northern Europe.

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)

Chemicals

Cichorium intybus subsp. intybus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include INULIN.

Chemicals reported in Cichorium intybus subsp. intybus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
INULIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

INULIN

  1. Nutrients