Fumaria parviflora
Fumaria parviflora, commonly known as small-flowered fumitory, is a delicate annual herb belonging to the Papaveraceae family. Native to various regions, this plant is characterized by its tiny, inconspicuous flowers and fine, grayish-green foliage. It holds significant interest in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic potential and bioactive properties.
- Scientific name: Fumaria parviflora
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Fumaria parviflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Papaveraceae and the genus Fumaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Papaveraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fumaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found in Belgium and throughout Germany. It also extends its reach into the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Finally, its geographical distribution encompasses the country of Hungary.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
Chemicals
Fumaria parviflora has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthocyanin, anthraquinones, malondialdehyde, proline, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthocyanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malondialdehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Fumaria parviflora has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Anticholinergic, Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, Laxative.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bronchodilator | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Laxative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fumaria parviflora has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, indigestion, abdominal cramps, bronchospasm, constipation.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indigestion | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abdominal cramps | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchospasm | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| constipation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis B virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |