Erodium stephanianum
Erodium stephanianum, commonly known as Stephani's storksbill, is a delicate herbaceous plant native to specific Mediterranean regions. Valued in traditional herbalism, it possesses unique phytochemical properties. Researchers study its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications, exploring its role in supporting wellness through its diverse and natural medicinal profile.
- Scientific name: Erodium stephanianum
- Family: Geraniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Erodium stephanianum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Geraniales and the family Geraniaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Erodium.
| 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 stephanianum, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Azerbaijani, it is known as Stefan durnaotu, while in Chinese, it is identified by several names, including 牻牛儿苗, 栊牛儿苗, and the specific regional variants 牻牛儿苗 (zh-cn) and 牻牛儿苗 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 牻牛儿苗 | Wikidata |
| az | Stefan durnaotu | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 牻牛儿苗 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 牻牛儿苗 | Wikidata |
| zh | 栊牛儿苗 | Wikidata |
| zh | 老鹳草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 拢牛儿苗 | Wikidata |
| zh | 长嘴老鹳草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 太阳花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 牛儿苗 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the vast territories of Siberia. Its distribution can be traced through several distinct regions, starting with the Altai area. It is also found across the Republic of Buryatia and the Chita region. Furthermore, the species extends into the Irkutsk oblast. Finally, its presence is documented within the Krasnoyarsk territory, marking its spread across these central Siberian locations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
Activities
Erodium stephanianum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antirheumatic, Detoxicant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antirheumatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Detoxicant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Erodium stephanianum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacillary dysentery, enteritis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacillary dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| enteritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |