Frankenia laevis
Frankenia laevis, commonly known as smooth frankenia, is a resilient halophytic shrub native to coastal regions. Characterized by its small, fleshy leaves and delicate flowers, this plant thrives in saline soils. It holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices, utilized for its unique bioactive compounds and therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Frankenia laevis
- Family: Frankeniaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Frankenia laevis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Caryophyllales. It is a member of the family Frankeniaceae and is specifically categorized under the genus Frankenia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Frankeniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Frankenia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Frankenia laevis, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In French, it is frequently called Frankénie lisse or simply Frankénie, and it is also sometimes identified as Bruyère maritime. Additionally, in Welsh, the species is known as Grugeilun llyfn.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Frankénie lisse | Wikidata |
| cy | Grugeilun llyfn | Wikidata |
| fr | Frankénie | Wikidata |
| fr | Bruyère maritime | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a scattered geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within Great Britain. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is found in various parts of Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the islands of Baleares and Corse. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout France and Portugal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Frankenia laevis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, lignans, monoterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monoterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Frankenia laevis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Frankenia laevis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Type 2 diabetes, hyperpigmentation.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Type 2 diabetes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperpigmentation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |