Erodium gruinum
Erodium gruinum, commonly known as stork's-bill, is a versatile medicinal herb belonging to the Geraniaceae family. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this plant is traditionally used in various cultures to treat wounds, skin irritations, and digestive ailments, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Erodium gruinum
- Family: Geraniaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Geraniales, it is classified under the family Geraniaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Erodium, and its specific species name, Erodium gruinum.
| 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 gruinum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Sweden, it is called Spåmansnäva (sv), while in Arabic, it is known as رقمة رافعية (ar). The Czech name for this species is pumpava jeřábí (cs), and in Turkey, it is commonly called kargadıdağı (tr). Additionally, in Hebrew, it is identified as מקור-חסידה גדול (he).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sv | Spåmansnäva | Wikidata |
| ar | رقمة رافعية | Wikidata |
| cs | pumpava jeřábí | Wikidata |
| tr | kargadıdağı | Wikidata |
| he | מקור-חסידה גדול | Wikidata |
| sk | Bocianik žeriaví | Wikidata |
| he | מקור חסידה גדול | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several distinct regions of Europe. In Middle Europe, its distribution includes the territories of Germany as well as the area spanning Czechia and Slovakia. Moving toward the Mediterranean, the species can be found throughout Southeastern Europe, specifically in Greece. Its range further extends to the island of Kriti within the same southeastern region. Finally, the plant's documented presence reaches the island of Sicilia, rounding out its diverse distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erodium gruinum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarin, fatty acids, flavonoids, phytoestrogens, phytosterols.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytoestrogens | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Erodium gruinum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Acinetobacter baumannii, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acinetobacter baumannii | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proteus mirabilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |