Fumaria
Fumaria, commonly known as fumitory, is a genus of herbaceous plants within the Papaveraceae family. Renowned for its delicate, profuse flowering, this botanical group has been utilized in traditional medicine for centuries. It is particularly valued for its purported properties in supporting liver health and soothing skin conditions.
- Scientific name: Fumaria
- 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. It is further classified within the order Ranunculales and 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Chemicals
Fumaria has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Fumaria has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anti-Itching, Hypotensive.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Itching | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fumaria has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include atherosclerosis, hypertension, ischemic heart disease.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| atherosclerosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ischemic heart disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |