Geum montanum
Geum montanum, commonly known as Water Avens, is a perennial herb native to mountainous regions of Europe and Asia. Characterized by its delicate yellow blossoms and serrated leaves, this resilient plant has long been valued in traditional herbalism for its astringent properties and its potential role in digestive health.
- Scientific name: Geum montanum
- Family: Rosaceae
- 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 Rosales and the family Rosaceae, it is classified under the genus Geum.
| 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, known scientifically as Geum montanum, is recognized by various local names across different languages. In German, it is called Berg-Nelkenwurz, while in Polish, it is referred to as Kuklik górski. The French name for this species is Benoîte des montagnes, and in Romanian, it is commonly known as mărțișor. Additionally, in Upper Sorbian, the plant is called Hórski kuklik.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Berg-Nelkenwurz | Wikidata |
| pl | Kuklik górski | Wikidata |
| fr | Benoîte des montagnes | Wikidata |
| ro | mărțișor | Wikidata |
| hsb | Hórski kuklik | Wikidata |
| cs | kuklík horský | Wikidata |
| bg | планинско омайниче | Wikidata |
| sk | kuklica horská | Wikidata |
| zh | 山地路边青 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 山地路边青 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the mountainous regions of Middle Europe. Its presence can be documented in the alpine landscapes of Austria and Switzerland. It is also found growing within the natural habitats of Germany. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Finally, its geographical reach includes the diverse terrains found in Poland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Geum montanum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tannin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Geum montanum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include elastase.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| elastase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |