Sand Bugloss
Echium arenarium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Sand Bugloss, scientifically known as Echium arenarium, is a resilient medicinal herb primarily found in sandy coastal environments. Renowned for its unique therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to treat skin ailments and inflammatory conditions, offering a fascinating glimpse into nature's specialized healing capabilities.
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Sand Bugloss
- Scientific synonyms
- Echium Calycinum Subsp. Arenarium · Echium Sieberi · 3 more
Names
Common Names
- Sand Bugloss
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Küsten-Natternkopf
French:
- Vipérine des sables
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Echium arenariumSynonyms
- Echium calycinum subsp. arenarium
- Echium sieberi
- Echium arenarium var. debile
- Echium delileanum
- Echium arenarium var. sieberi
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Echium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Echium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern primarily concentrated within the Mediterranean region. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found across the Balearic Islands, France, and Spain. Its presence extends into Southeastern Europe as well, where it is documented in Greece. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout Italy, further establishing its Mediterranean footprint. Together, these locations highlight the plant's preference for the coastal and southern climates of Europe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Activities
Echium arenarium has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Environmental toxicology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Environmental toxicology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Microbial pathogenesis (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Echium arenarium has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Gram-positive bacteria, MRSA, multiple myeloma.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Gram-positive bacteria | Microbial pathogenesis (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MRSA | Microbial pathogenesis (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| multiple myeloma | Environmental toxicology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |