Helianthemum polygonoides
Helianthemum polygonoides, commonly known as Rock Rose, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to arid regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammatory conditions, and digestive issues. Its unique phytochemical profile offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Helianthemum polygonoides
- Family: Cistaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malvales and the family Cistaceae. Finally, its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with its placement in the genus Helianthemum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Cistaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Helianthemum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is specifically documented within a very limited geographical range. Its occurrence is restricted to the region of Southwestern Europe. Within this area, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Spain. This narrow distribution suggests that the species may have very specific environmental requirements. Consequently, its presence is highly localized to this particular part of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Chemicals
Helianthemum polygonoides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |