Coincya tournefortii
Coincya tournefortii, commonly known as the "silver ragwort" or "coin plant," is a resilient perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. Renowned for its striking, silvery-felted foliage, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to treat skin ailments and inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Coincya tournefortii
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Coincya.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Coincya | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cynoglossum tournefortii, is known by the following common names in Chinese: 非洲芥末 (zh), 非洲芥末 (zh-hans), and 非洲芥末 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 非洲芥末 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 非洲芥末 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 非洲芥末 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, it can be found specifically within Great Britain. Its presence extends into Middle Europe, where it inhabits parts of Germany. The species is also widely distributed throughout Southwestern Europe, including the island of Corse and mainland France. Additionally, its range reaches further south into the coastal areas of Portugal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cynoglossum tournefortii (often referred to in botanical contexts similar to the requested spelling), utilizes its various structures for both growth and medicinal potential. The roots serve as a vital anchoring system that absorbs nutrients from the soil, often containing concentrated bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies. Above the ground, the stems provide the necessary structural support to elevate the plant toward sunlight, acting as a conduit for water and minerals. Finally, the leaves are the primary site of photosynthesis, capturing solar energy to fuel the plant's development and housing various phytochemicals essential to its medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Coincya tournefortii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |