Corispermum squarrosum
Coripearmum squarrosum, commonly known as the "Squarrose Coriander," is a distinctive medicinal herb prized in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its unique leaf structure, this plant offers potent therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. It serves as a vital botanical resource for holistic wellness and herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Corispermum squarrosum
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the Amaranthaceae family within the genus CoriSPErmum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Corispermum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Coriospermum squarrosum, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the native cherry, while in its native Australian context, it is often called the bush cherry. In several Indigenous Australian languages, it is recognized by names such as mura or mura-mura, reflecting its deep roots in traditional botanical knowledge.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Within Eastern Europe, it can be found growing throughout East European Russia. Its presence also extends into the territories of South European Russia. In the vast expanse of Siberia, the species is documented in the Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk regions. Additionally, the plant is widely distributed across West Siberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
Activities
Corispermum squarrosum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |