Geum rivale
Water avens
Geum rivale, commonly known as Water Avens, is a charming perennial wildflower found in damp meadows and woodlands. Characterized by its arching stems and nodding, pinkish-purple blossoms, this resilient plant thrives in moist soils. Historically used in traditional herbalism, it adds delicate beauty to diverse wetland ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Geum rivale
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Geum rivale, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, 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 rivale, is recognized by various common names across different linguistic regions. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 紫萼路边青 (zh-hans, zh-cn, zh-sg), while in Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 紫萼路邊青 (zh-hant, zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 紫萼路边青 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 紫萼路邊青 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 紫萼路邊青 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 紫萼路边青 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 紫萼路边青 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 紫萼路邊青 | Wikidata |
| is | Fjalldalafífill | Wikidata |
| sk | kuklík potočný | Wikidata |
| pl | Kuklik zwisły | Wikidata |
| fr | Benoîte des ruisseaux | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across various regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Its presence extends to the remote islands of the Faroe Islands and Iceland. Additionally, the species is well-established within the territory of Great Britain. Together, these locations define its specific northern geographical range.
| 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
Geum rivale 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 rivale has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include elastase, wounds.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| elastase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |