Cyclamen repandum
Cyclamen repandum, commonly known as the branched cyclamen, is a perennial herb native to European woodlands. Characterized by its distinctive heart-shaped leaves and delicate pink flowers, this plant holds historical significance in traditional medicine. While aesthetically pleasing, it contains bioactive compounds that require careful handling and expert knowledge.
- Scientific name: Cyclamen repandum
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Cyclamen repandum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Ericales. Finally, it is classified under the family Primulaceae within 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 repandum, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In German, it is called Geschweihtblättriges Alpenveilchen, while in Croatian, it is known as Primoorska ciklama. The Neapolitan name for this species is Scòccia pëgnaata ë prëmavera, and in Ukrainian, it is identified as Цикламен європейський. Finally, in Welsh, the plant is commonly called Bara`r-hwch y gwanwyn.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Geschweiftblättriges Alpenveilchen | Wikidata |
| hr | Primorska ciklama | Wikidata |
| nap | Scòccia pëgnata ë prëmavera | Wikidata |
| uk | Цикламен європейський | Wikidata |
| cy | Bara`r-hwch y gwanwyn | Wikidata |
| sh | Primorska ciklama | Wikidata |
| he | רקפת גלונית | Wikidata |
| zh | 地中海仙客来 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found growing in Switzerland. Its range extends into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits parts of France and the island of Corse. Additionally, the plant is also distributed throughout the Mediterranean region in Sardegna.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
Activities
Cyclamen repandum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiinflammatory, Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |