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.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Cichorium intybus intybus
- Blue Sailors
- Coffee Weed
- Succory
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cichorium intybus subsp. intybusSynonyms
- Cichorium intybus var. callosum
- Cichorium intybus subsp. glaucum
- Cichorium intybus subsp. balearicum
- Cichorium intybus subsp. glabratum
- Cichorium intybus convar. foliosum
- Cichorium intybus convar. radicosum
- Cichorium intybus subsp. foliosum
- Cichorium intybus var. glabratum
- Cichorium intybus var. balearicum
- Cichorium intybus subsp. sativum
- Cichorium intybus f. sativum
- Cichorium sativum
- Cichorium endivia var. sativum
- Cichorium sylvestre var. globosum
- Cichorium intybus var. sativum
- Cichorium intybus f. fasciatum
- Cichorium intybus var. foliosum
- Cichorium intybus var. radicosum
- Cichorium intybus var. khatoonae
- Cichorium casnia
- Cichorium cicorea
- Cichorium commune
- Cichorium cosnia
- Cichorium callosum
- Cichorium intybus f. album
- Cichorium intybus f. rubicunda
- Cichorium byzanthinum
- Cichorium glabratum
- Cichorium officinale
- Hieracium cichorium
- Cichorium intybus var. leucophaeum
- Cichorium intybus var. eglandulosum
- Cichorium intybus var. indivisum
- Cichorium hirsutum
- Cichorium glaucum
- Cichorium intybus f. crispum
- Cichorium balearicum
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| INULIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
INULIN
- Nutrients