Cyclamen persicum
Cyclamen persicum, commonly known as the Persian cyclamen, is a versatile perennial cherished for its stunning, heart-shaped leaves and delicate blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant value in traditional medicine, where its tuberous roots are utilized for their diverse therapeutic properties and unique bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Cyclamen persicum
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, it is a member of the Primulaceae family. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Cyclamen.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Primulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cyclamen | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cyclamen persicum, is recognized by various common names across different linguistic regions. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 仙客来 (zh-hans) or 仙客来 (zh-cn), and in the context of Singapore, it is also known as 仙客来 (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese contexts, such as in Taiwan, it is called 仙客來 (zh-hant), while in Hong Kong, the name is written as 仙客來 (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 仙客来 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 仙客來 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 仙客來 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 仙客来 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 仙客来 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 仙客來 | Wikidata |
| he | רקפת מצויה | Wikidata |
| et | Vahemere alpikann | Wikidata |
| de | Zimmer-Alpenveilchen | Wikidata |
| ja | シクラメン | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within the Mediterranean basin. In Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Greece and Italy. Its presence also extends to the island of Kriti within the same European region. Moving toward Northern Africa, the species is established in the territories of Algeria. Finally, the geographical range includes the coastal areas of Tunisia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cyclamen persicum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include GA3.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| GA3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cyclamen persicum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include heat stress.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| heat stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |