Erodium laciniatum
Erodium laciniaum, commonly known as the notched storksbill, is a delicate herbaceous plant belonging to the Geraniaceae family. Native to various Mediterranean and arid regions, this species is distinguished by its deeply lobed leaves and fine textures. It plays a vital role in supporting local biodiversity within its unique ecosystem.
- Scientific name: Erodium laciniatum
- 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 and the family Geraniaceae, it is classified under the genus Erodium. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined as Erodium laciniaatum.
| 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 laciniaatum, is recognized by various common names depending on the language and region. In Arabic, it is referred to as رقمة مشرشرة, while in Hebrew, it is called מקור-חסידה מפוצל.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | رقمة مشرشرة | Wikidata |
| he | מקור-חסידה מפוצל | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Europe. In Middle Europe, its presence is recorded in Germany. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is found within Southwestern Europe in France and Portugal. The species also inhabits the islands of Corse and Sardegna. Consequently, its range spans from central continental areas to various southwestern coastal territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erodium laciniatum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include phenols, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Erodium laciniatum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Erodium laciniatum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer diseases, infectious diseases.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |