Erysimum inconspicuum
Erysimum inconspicuum, commonly known as the inconspicuous wallflower, is a resilient perennial herb native to specific mountainous regions. While primarily valued by botanists for its unique floral characteristics, it holds potential in traditional ethnobotany. This hardy plant thrives in rocky terrains, offering insights into specialized survival and medicinal properties.
- Scientific name: Erysimum inconspicuum
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Erysimum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Erysimum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Erysimum inconspicuum, is referred to by the common name Indiankårel in Swedish (sv).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sv | Indiankårel | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the vast regions of Subarctic America. Within this northern territory, its range extends through the state of Alaska and into the Yukon. The species also makes a significant presence throughout various parts of Western Canada. Specifically, it can be found growing in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Additionally, its geographical footprint includes the prairie landscapes of Manitoba.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Subarctic America | Alaska | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Yukon | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Nova Scotia | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Erysimum inconspicuum, produces distinct fruits that are characteristic of the Brassicaceae family. These fruits are typically structured as long, slender siliques that develop from the fertilized ovaries after flowering. As the plant matures, these seed-bearing structures play a vital role in the reproductive cycle, housing the seeds necessary for the next generation of the species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Erysimum inconspicuum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Strophanthidin, uzarigenin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Strophanthidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uzarigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |