Circaea mollis
Circaea mollis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Circaea mollis, is commonly called Enchanter's Nightshade. This delicate woodland perennial is characterized by its soft, hairy leaves and fragrant, white flowers. Often found in moist, shady habitats, it holds a gentle charm in temperate ecosystems, offering subtle beauty to forest floor biodiversity and landscapes.
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Circaea Lutetiana Var. Taquetii · Circaea Coreana · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Circaea mollisSynonyms
- Circaea lutetiana var. taquetii
- Circaea coreana
- Circaea coreana var. sinensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Circaea mollis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Myrtales. Finally, it is a member of the family Onagraceae and the genus Circaea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Onagraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Circaea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several key regions in East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted within the Primorye region. Its distribution continues extensively through China, covering the South-Central territories. Furthermore, the species can be found throughout the Manchuria region of China. Finally, its range extends into the North-Central and Southeast parts of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Chemicals
Circaea mollis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, polyphenols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
polyphenols
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Circaea mollis has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Circaea mollis has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include arthritis, colorectal cancer, pain, rheumatoid arthritis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| arthritis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colorectal cancer | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |