Drymaria
Drymaria, commonly known as creeping chickweed, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This resilient herb offers a natural approach to wellness, making it a significant botanical resource.
- Scientific name: Drymaria
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Caryophyllaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is the genus Drymaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Drymaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, belonging to the genus Drymaria, is known by several different names depending on the language and region. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), it is referred to as 荷莲豆草属, while in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant) and the Cantonese context of Hong Kong (zh-hk), it is called 荷蓮豆屬. In the Kinyarwanda language (rn), it is known as Urura-rw'inzovu, and in general Chinese (zh), it is commonly identified as 荷莲豆草属.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 荷莲豆草属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 荷蓮豆屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 荷蓮豆屬 | Wikidata |
| rn | Urura-rw’inzovu | Wikidata |
| zh | 荷莲豆草属 | Wikidata |
| fi | Hankokukat | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 荷莲豆草属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 荷蓮豆草屬 | Wikidata |
| pt | Erva-vintém | Wikidata |
| pt | Okowô | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Drymaria, exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented across several distinct nations within this tropical belt. Specifically, it can be found growing in the coastal and inland areas of Guinea and Sierra Leone. The species also extends its distribution into the Ivory Coast and Liberia. Finally, the plant is recorded as being present in Nigeria, completing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Drymaria has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include icariin, naringin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| icariin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |