Diplotaxis erucoides
Diplotaxis erucoides, commonly known as the mustard-like herb, is a distinctive medicinal plant found in specific arid regions. Valued in traditional practices, it possesses unique phytochemical properties. Research explores its potential therapeutic applications, particularly for its bioactive compounds, highlighting its importance in ethnobotany and natural pharmacology studies.
- Scientific name: Diplotaxis erucoides
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further categorized under the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Diplotaxis, specifically as the species Diplotaxis erucoides.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Diplotaxis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Diplotaxis erucoides, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Catalan, it is referred to as Ravenissa comuna, while in French, it is called Diplotaxis fausse roquette. The German common name is Raukenähnlicher Doppelsame, and in Swedish, it is known as Vit mursenap. Additionally, in Arabic, the plant is identified as خفج جرجيري.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ca | Ravenissa comuna | Wikidata |
| fr | Diplotaxis fausse roquette | Wikidata |
| de | Raukenähnlicher Doppelsame | Wikidata |
| ar | خفج جرجيري | Wikidata |
| sv | Vit mursenap | Wikidata |
| cy | Roced wen | Wikidata |
| fi | valkohietasinappi | Wikidata |
| arz | خفج جرجيرى | Wikidata |
| he | טוריים מצויים | Wikidata |
| fr | Diplotaxis Fausse Roquette | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it is found inhabiting parts of both Austria and Germany. The species also extends into Southwestern Europe, where it grows in the Baleares. Finally, its range includes the island of Corse within the same southwestern territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Chemicals
Diplotaxis erucoides has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include antioxidants, chlorophylls, iron, potassium, pyrazines.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophylls | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iron | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| potassium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pyrazines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |