fumewort
Fumaria · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Fumewort, scientifically known as Fumaria, is a genus of herbaceous plants belonging to the Papaveraceae family. Characterized by delicate, bluish flowers and finely divided foliage, these plants are historically valued in traditional medicine. Often used to treat skin conditions and liver ailments, they remain a subject of botanical interest.
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Fumitory · Fumitories · 1 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- fumitory
- Fumitories
- Ramping-fumitories
Scientific Names
Accepted name
FumariaRegional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Palomilla
German:
- Erdrauch
French:
- fumeterre
- Fumaria agraria
- Fumeterre
- fumeterres
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Fumaria.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Fumaria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several northern European territories. It can be found growing within the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Its presence extends to the island territories of the Føroyar. Additionally, the species is documented throughout Great Britain. Finally, its geographical range reaches as far as Iceland.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Fumaria has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Saponins, Terpenoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Fitoterapia
Saponins
- Fitoterapia
Terpenoids
- Fitoterapia
Activities
Fumaria has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anti-Itching, Hypotensive.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Itching | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anti-Itching
- Iranian journal of medical sciences
Hypotensive
- The American journal of Chinese medicine
Medicinal Uses
Fumaria has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include atherosclerosis, hypertension, ischemic heart disease.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| atherosclerosis | The American journal of Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | The American journal of Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ischemic heart disease | The American journal of Chinese medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |