Glechoma
Glechoma, commonly known as moneywort, is a charming perennial herb belonging to the mint family. Characterized by its distinctive round, scalloped leaves, this plant thrives in moist, shaded environments. Beyond its ornamental appeal, various species within the genus hold significant traditional importance in herbal medicine across several global cultures.
- Scientific name: Glechoma
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is further classified under the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Glechoma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Glechoma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by various regional names depending on the language, is referred to as repkény in Hungarian and as Yersarmaşığı in Azerbaijani. In Belarusian, it is called Блюшчык, while in Czech, it is commonly known as popenec, and in Danish, it is identified as Korsknap.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hu | repkény | Wikidata |
| az | Yersarmaşığı | Wikidata |
| be | Блюшчык | Wikidata |
| cs | popenec | Wikidata |
| da | Korsknap | Wikidata |
| de | Gundermann | Wikidata |
| eo | Glekomo | Wikidata |
| lt | Tramažolė | Wikidata |
| pl | bluszczyk | Wikidata |
| ru | Будра | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the northern regions of Europe. Within Northern Europe, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark. Its presence also extends to the territories of Finland and Norway. Additionally, the species is documented throughout Great Britain. Finally, the plant is also located within the country of Ireland.
| 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 |
Activities
Glechoma has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anticancer, Anticomplement, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticomplement | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Glechoma has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cholelithiasis, inflammation, nephrolithiasis, urolithiasis.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cholelithiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nephrolithiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urolithiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |