Geranium wilfordii
Geranium wilfordii, commonly known as Wilford's geranium, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional practices. Rich in bioactive compounds like geraniin, it possesses potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. This plant is increasingly studied for its potential in managing metabolic disorders and protecting cells against oxidative stress.
- Scientific name: Geranium wilfordii
- Family: Geraniaceae
- 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 Geraniales and the family Geraniaceae, 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 wilfordii, is known by various names across different languages and regions. In Japanese, it is referred to as ミツバフウロ, while in Azerbaijani, its common name is Uilford ətirşahı. In Chinese, the plant is widely recognized as 老鹳草, a name used consistently across mainland China (zh-cn), Taiwan (zh-tw), and in standard simplified Chinese (zh), reflecting its traditional medicinal identity.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Uilford ətirşahı | Wikidata |
| ja | ミツバフウロ | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 老鸛草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 老鹳草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 老鹳草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 老鹳草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 赤地榆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions of Eurasia. In Middle Europe, its presence is specifically noted in Poland. Moving eastward, it can be found in the Russian Far East within the Amur and Primorye territories. The species also occupies significant portions of China, including the South-Central region. Additionally, its range extends northward into the Inner Mongolia area of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Geranium wilfordii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include corilagin, geraniin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| corilagin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geraniin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Geranium wilfordii has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antirheumatic, Detoxicant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antirheumatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Detoxicant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Geranium wilfordii has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Helicobacter pylori, bacillary dysentery, dermatosis, diarrhea, dysentery.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Helicobacter pylori | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacillary dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dermatosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| enteritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatic disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |