Erodium crassifolium
Erodium crassifolium, commonly known as thick-leaved storksbill, is a resilient herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. Distinguished by its fleshy, succulent-like leaves, this species is valued in traditional medicine for its potent bioactive compounds, which offer significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties used to support holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Erodium crassifolium
- Family: Geraniaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Geraniales and the family Geraniaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Erodium, and its specific species, Erodium crassifolium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Geraniales | WCVP |
| Family | Geraniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Erodium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Erodium crassifolium, is referred to by different names depending on the language. In Arabic, it is commonly called رقمة سميكة الأوراق, while in German, it is known as Dickblättriger Reiherschnabel.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | رقمة سميكة الأوراق | Wikidata |
| de | Dickblättriger Reiherschnabel | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Southeastern Europe, its presence can be specifically noted in Kriti. Its range extends significantly into Northern Africa, where it is found in Algeria. Additionally, the species inhabits the territories of Egypt and Libya. Finally, its distribution reaches as far west as Morocco.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erodium crassifolium has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catechins, epigallocatechin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catechins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epigallocatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Erodium crassifolium has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |