Hepatica transsilvanica
Hepatica transsilvaniica, commonly known as Transylvanian liverwort, is a delicate perennial herb native to Eastern European woodlands. Characterized by its distinctive lobed leaves and early spring blooms, this medicinal plant has long been valued in traditional herbalism for its potential therapeutic properties in supporting liver health and vitality.
- Scientific name: Hepatica transsilvanica
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Hepatica transsilvaniica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, its taxonomic classification is completed by its placement within the genus Hepatica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hepatica | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Hepatica transsilvaniica, is known by various names across different languages, reflecting its regional origins and botanical characteristics. In Estonia, it is referred to as et: Transilvaania sinilill, while in Romania, it is commonly called ro: Crucea voinicului. Its northern European names include fi: unkarinsinivuokko in Finnish and sv: Ungersk blåsippa in Swedish, whereas in German, it is known as de: Siebenbürger Leberblümchen.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| et | Transilvaania sinilill | Wikidata |
| ro | Crucea voinicului | Wikidata |
| fi | unkarinsinivuokko | Wikidata |
| sv | Ungersk blåsippa | Wikidata |
| de | Siebenbürger Leberblümchen | Wikidata |
| hu | Erdélyi májvirág | Wikidata |
| vi | Anemone transsilvanica | Wikidata |
| be | пералеска вуглаватая | Wikidata |
| et | Hepatica transsylvanica | Wikidata |
| et | Hepatica angulosa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific and limited geographical distribution within the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented in the country of Germany. Moving toward the eastern part of the continent, it also thrives in Southeastern Europe. Specifically, Romania serves as a key region for this species' natural habitat. Therefore, its range is primarily concentrated within these distinct European territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
Activities
Hepatica transsilvanica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |