Fumaria schleicheri

Fumaria schleicheri, commonly known as Schleichers fumitory, is a delicate herbaceous plant belonging to the Papaveraceae family. Native to specific Eurasian regions, this species is characterized by its fine, dissected foliage and small, pale flowers. It is studied within botanical circles for its unique morphological features and ecological significance.

  • Scientific name: Fumaria schleicheri
  • Family: Papaveraceae
  • Native range: Europe

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Papaveraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 is primarily distributed across the landscape of Middle Europe. Within this region, it can be found growing in the country of Austria. Its presence extends further into the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Additionally, the species is documented within the borders of Germany and Hungary. Finally, its geographical range includes the nation of Poland.

Region Area Source
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Middle Europe Hungary WCVP
Middle Europe Poland WCVP
Middle Europe Switzerland WCVP
Southwestern Europe France WCVP
Southeastern Europe Bulgaria WCVP
Southeastern Europe Italy WCVP
Southeastern Europe Romania WCVP

Chemicals

Fumaria schleicheri has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chelidonine, protopine, sanguinarine, stylopine.

Total chemicals
4
Scientific sources
4

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
chelidonine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
protopine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
sanguinarine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
stylopine 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Fumaria schleicheri 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 ★☆☆☆☆