Geranium robertianum
Herb-robert
Geranium robertianum, commonly known as Herb Robert, is a delicate perennial herb distinguished by its finely divided, fern-like leaves and tiny pink flowers. Found in shaded, damp environments, this resilient plant is valued in traditional herbalism for its astringent properties and potential therapeutic uses in skin and digestive care.
- Scientific name: Geranium robertianum
- Family: Geraniaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Geraniales and the family Geraniaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Geranium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Geraniales | WCVP |
| Family | Geraniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Geranium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Geranium robertianum, is known by various names across different Chinese linguistic regions. In Simplified Chinese, as used in mainland China (zh-cn), Singapore (zh-sg), and general contexts (zh-hans), it is referred to as 汉荭鱼腥草. Similarly, in Traditional Chinese contexts such as those in Hong Kong (zh-hk), it is called 漢葒魚腥草, a naming convention that is also maintained in other Traditional Chinese regions (zh-hant).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 汉荭鱼腥草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 漢葒魚腥草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 漢葒魚腥草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 汉荭鱼腥草 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 汉荭鱼腥草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 漢紅魚腥草 | Wikidata |
| pl | bodziszek cuchnący | Wikidata |
| gd | Lus-an-eallain | Wikidata |
| hu | nehézszagú gólyaorr | Wikidata |
| li | Robertskroed | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally throughout the landscapes of Denmark. Its presence is also well-documented across the territories of Finland and Norway. Furthermore, the species is commonly distributed throughout Great Britain. Finally, this medicinal plant is also a native part of the Irish countryside.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Geranium robertianum has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, As, Cd, Co, Cr.
- Total chemicals
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| As | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Co | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cr | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ni | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Geranium robertianum has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Geranium robertianum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include SARS-CoV-2, herpetic keratitis, viral infections.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| SARS-CoV-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herpetic keratitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| viral infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |