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 ★☆☆☆☆