Erodium glaucophyllum
Erodium glaucophyllum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Erodium glaucophyllum, is a distinctive medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its glaucous, bluish-green foliage, this plant contains bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments. Understanding its pharmacological potential offers promising insights into natural remedies for inflammation and wound healing in modern herbalism.
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Geranium Glaucophyllum · Erodium Glabrum · 2 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Erodium glaucophyllumSynonyms
- Geranium glaucophyllum
- Erodium glabrum
- Erodium glaucophyllum var. glabrum
- Erodium glaucophyllum var. syrticum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Geraniales and the family Geraniaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Erodium, which includes the specific species Erodium glaucophyllum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Geraniales | WCVP |
| Family | Geraniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Erodium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within Italy. Its range extends significantly into Northern Africa, where it can be found in Algeria. Additionally, the species is distributed across the North African territories of Libya and Egypt. Finally, its habitat includes the coastal and inland areas of Morocco.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | 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 |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Erodium glaucophyllum, is characterized by its distinct morphology, primarily utilizing its leaves and other aerial parts for its medicinal properties. The leaves are typically divided and exhibit a characteristic glaucous, or waxy, appearance, which is a defining feature of the species. When preparing traditional remedies, the entire aerial parts of the plant—including the stems and foliage above the ground—are often harvested to capture the full spectrum of its bioactive compounds.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Archives of physiology and biochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Erodium glaucophyllum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, polyphenols, Flavonoid, Gallic acid, Geraniin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Geraniin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Data in brief
- Archives of physiology and biochemistry
polyphenols
- Data in brief
- Archives of physiology and biochemistry
Flavonoid
- BMC plant biology
Gallic acid
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Geraniin
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Tannins
- Data in brief
Activities
Erodium glaucophyllum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Erodium glaucophyllum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include lipid peroxidation, obesity.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| lipid peroxidation | Archives of physiology and biochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | Archives of physiology and biochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Erodium aqueous extract | Archives of physiology and biochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alcohol extract of the aerial parts | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |