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Herniaria cinerea

Herniaria cinerea, commonly known as Ashy Herniaria, is a small, creeping perennial herb found in various tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it is frequently utilized for its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. This resilient plant plays a significant role in treating urinary ailments and supporting overall renal health.

  • Scientific name: Herniaria cinerea
  • Family: Caryophyllaceae
  • Native range: Europe

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, falling under the family Caryophyllaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Herniaria.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Caryophyllales WCVP
Family Caryophyllaceae WCVP
Genus Herniaria WCVP

Common Names

This plant, known scientifically as Herniaria cinerea, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Czech, it is called průtržník popelavý, while in Arabic, it is known as غبرة. In Spanish, it is commonly referred to as Hierbamenoa, and it is also identified by its taxonomic subspecies names, specifically Herniaria hirsuta subsp. cinerea and Herniaria hirsuta subsp cinerea.
Language Common Name Source
cs průtržník popelavý Wikidata
ar غبرة Wikidata
es Hierbameona Wikidata
es Herniaria hirsuta subsp. cinerea Wikidata
es Herniaria hirsuta subsp cinerea Wikidata
es Herniaria hirsuta var. cinerea Wikidata
es Herniaria hirsuta var hamata Wikidata
es Herniaria flavescens Wikidata
es Herniaria cinerea var fragilis Wikidata
es Quebrantapiés Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of Europe. In Middle Europe, its presence is noted within the territories of Germany as well as the Czechia-Slovakia border region. Moving toward the Mediterranean, the species is also found throughout various parts of Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the islands of the Baleares and the island of Corse. Finally, its range extends across the mainland of France within the Southwestern European zone.

Region Area Source
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Southwestern Europe Baleares WCVP
Southwestern Europe Corse WCVP
Southwestern Europe France WCVP
Southwestern Europe Portugal WCVP
Southwestern Europe Sardegna WCVP
Southwestern Europe Spain WCVP
Southeastern Europe Greece WCVP
Southeastern Europe Italy WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, commonly known as asthma weed, is utilized in various traditional remedies through the use of its different components. Most therapeutic applications involve the aerial parts, which consist of the stems and leaves that grow above the ground. For many medicinal preparations, these components are processed into finely powdered plants to facilitate easier administration and absorption in herbal formulations.
Total parts
2
Scientific sources
2
Plant Part Sources Confidence
powdered plants 1 ★☆☆☆☆
aerial parts 1 ★☆☆☆☆