Fumaria vaillantii
Fumaria vaillantii, commonly known as a member of the Fumariaceae family, is a delicate medicinal herb valued for its unique phytochemical profile. Found in specific ecological niches, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in traditional practices, through its diverse bioactive compounds used to support various wellness applications.
- Scientific name: Fumaria vaillantii
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic placement is defined by 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 wide distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in Finland, Sweden, and Great Britain. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species can also be found within the borders of Belgium. Additionally, the plant has been identified growing in the nation of Austria. This range demonstrates that the species inhabits various ecological zones across both northern and central territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | 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 |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Fumaria vaillantii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fumaric acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fumaria vaillantii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant activity.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant activity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |