Falcaria vulgaris
Falcaria vulgaris, commonly known as Peyranт seed or Tasselflower, is a distinctive perennial herb native to Europe. Recognizable by its unique, branched inflorescences, this member of the Brassicaceae family is valued in traditional herbalism. It is often studied for its bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic applications in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Falcaria vulgaris
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae and the genus Falcaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Falcaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is well-documented in Denmark and Sweden. It can also be found growing throughout the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species is located within Middle Europe. Specifically, it occupies parts of Austria as part of its natural range.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
Chemicals
Falcaria vulgaris has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carvacrol, limonene, 1,8-cineole, 3,4-dihydroxyphenylpropionic acid, 4-methylcatechol.
- Total chemicals
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carvacrol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonene | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4-dihydroxyphenylpropionic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-methylcatechol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| citric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Falcaria vulgaris has 5 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Falcaria vulgaris has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, antioxidant activity, cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, liver diseases.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant activity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |