Eruca longirostris

Eruca longirostris · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

scientifically known as Eruca longirostris, is a unique medicinal herb valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant offers significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Exploring its chemical constituents reveals its potential in treating various ailments, making it a subject of great interest for pharmacological research.

Family
Brassicaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Eruca Sativa Subsp. Longirostris · Eruca Vesicaria Var. Lanceolata · 10 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Eruca longirostris

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Brassicales, it is classified under the family Brassicaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Eruca, and its species name, longirosstris.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Brassicales
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Eruca

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Eruca longirosstris, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Southwestern Europe. Its presence is documented within the territories of France and Portugal. Additionally, it can be found inhabiting the Mediterranean islands of Corse and Sardegna. The species also extends its range into the Iberian Peninsula, specifically within Spain. Together, these locations define the localized habitat where this medicinal plant thrives.

Region Area
Southwestern Europe Corse
Southwestern Europe France
Southwestern Europe Portugal
Southwestern Europe Sardegna
Southwestern Europe Spain
Southeastern Europe Greece
Southeastern Europe Italy
Southeastern Europe Kriti
Southeastern Europe Sicilia
Southeastern Europe NW. Balkan Pen.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Eruca longirostris has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Erucin, Hexahydrofarnesylacetone.

Chemicals reported in Eruca longirostris
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Erucin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hexahydrofarnesylacetone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Erucin

  1. Pharmaceutical biology

Hexahydrofarnesylacetone

  1. Pharmaceutical biology

Activities

Eruca longirostris has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.

Activities reported in Eruca longirostris
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimicrobial

  1. Pharmaceutical biology

Preparations

Eruca longirostris has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oils.

Preparations reported for Eruca longirostris
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Essential oils 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Essential oils

  1. Pharmaceutical biology