Geum aleppicum
Yellow avens
Geum aleppium, commonly known as Aleppian Avens, is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its aromatic rhizomes, this plant has been utilized in traditional medicine for centuries. It possesses potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, often serving as a natural remedy for digestive and respiratory ailments.
- Scientific name: Geum aleppicum
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Geum, specifically as the species Geum aleppicum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Geum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Geum aleppicum, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Chinese, it is referred to as 路边青 (zh-hans), 路邊青 (zh-hant), and 路邊青 (zh-hk). In Russian, the species is called Гравилат алеппский (ru), while in Azerbaijani, it is known as Hələb çınqılotu (az).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 路边青 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 路邊青 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 路邊青 | Wikidata |
| ru | Гравилат алеппский | Wikidata |
| az | Hələb çınqılotu | Wikidata |
| fi | idänkellukka | Wikidata |
| sv | Rysk nejlikrot | Wikidata |
| zh | 路边青 | Wikidata |
| ar | حشيشة المبارك الحلبية | Wikidata |
| ja | オオダイコンソウ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution extends through the territories of Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Moving southward, the species can also be found throughout much of Middle Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the mountainous and forested areas of Germany. Furthermore, the plant is documented within the geographical boundaries of the Czechia-Slovakia region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
Chemicals
Geum aleppicum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ellagic acid, flavonoids, polyphenol, tannins, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Geum aleppicum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida glabrata, Candida tropicalis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida glabrata | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida tropicalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |