Descurainia
Descurainia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Descuraiinia, scientifically known as Descuraiinia, is a fascinating genus of parasitic plants found within the family Resedaceae. Lacking chlorophyll, these specialized organisms rely entirely on host plants for nutrients. Often found in tropical ecosystems, they offer unique insights into evolutionary adaptations and the complex dynamics of botanical parasitism.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
DescurainiaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the northern regions of Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark. Furthermore, its presence extends to the landscapes of Finland. The species is also documented in the territories of Great Britain and Iceland. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes Ireland.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Descurainia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Seed
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Preparations
Descurainia has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include protein hydrolysatest, protein isolates.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Protein hydrolysatest | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Protein isolates | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Protein hydrolysatest
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Protein isolates
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)