Colutea arborescens
Bladder senna
Colutea arborescens, commonly known as the Bladder Senna, is a distinctive medicinal shrub prized for its therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional medicine, its foliage and seeds offer significant bioactive compounds. This resilient plant serves as a vital resource for treating various ailments, highlighting its importance in botanical pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Colutea arborescens
- Family: Fabaceae
- 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 Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and the genus Colutea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Colutea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Colutea arborescens, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is called Bladder senna, while in German, it is known as Gelber Blasenstrauch. Its regional names include žanovec měchýřník in Czech, moszenki południowe in Polish, and baguenaudier in French.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Gelber Blasenstrauch | Wikidata |
| pl | moszenki południowe | Wikidata |
| cs | žanovec měchýřník | Wikidata |
| fr | baguenaudier | Wikidata |
| en | Bladder senna | Wikidata |
| hr | Pucalina | Wikidata |
| ca | espantallops | Wikidata |
| hu | pukkanó dudafürt | Wikidata |
| hsb | Žołty žanowc | Wikidata |
| da | Almindelig Blærebælg | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence is recorded in Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it can be found growing in Austria and Belgium. The species also extends through the territories of Czechia-Slovakia. Finally, its geographical range includes the country of Germany.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Colutea arborescens, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices, with a specific emphasis on its root bark. The root bark is often harvested for its bioactive compounds, which are believed to hold therapeutic potential in treating different ailments. By focusing on this particular part of the plant, practitioners can extract the essential medicinal properties necessary for its intended healing applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Colutea arborescens has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |