Halenia
Halenia, commonly known as a potent botanical healer, is a remarkable medicinal plant celebrated for its unique therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional medicine for its ability to support overall wellness, this plant offers a wealth of bioactive compounds. Discover how Halenia can serve as a natural ally for your health.
- Scientific name: Halenia
- Family: Gentianaceae
- 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 Gentianales, it is classified under the family Gentianaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Halenia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Gentianaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Halenia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the vast territories of Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. In Eastern Europe, its presence is documented across East European Russia. The species also extends significantly into the Siberian region, where it can be found in the Altay area. Furthermore, its range encompasses several key Siberian locations, including Buryatiya and Chitа. Finally, the plant's geographical footprint is completed by its occurrence in the Irkutsk region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
Chemicals
Halenia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include iridoids, triterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| iridoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Halenia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cholagogue.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cholagogue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |