Herniaria glabra
Smooth rupturewort
Herniaria glabra, commonly known as smooth rupturewort, is a low-growing perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its diuretic and lithontriptic properties, it is frequently used to support kidney function and aid in the expulsion of bladder stones. This resilient plant thrives in various habitats across Eurasia.
- Scientific name: Herniaria glabra
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Caryophyllales and the family Caryophyllaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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 glabra, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In English, it is commonly called smooth rupturewort, while in Polish, it is known as Połonicznik nagi. Moving to Slavic variations, the plant is called Грыжник гладкий in Russian. In Serbian, it is identified as Sitnica in the Latin script (sr-el) and as Ситница in the Cyrillic script (sr-ec).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Połonicznik nagi | Wikidata |
| ru | Грыжник гладкий | Wikidata |
| sr-el | Sitnica | Wikidata |
| sr-ec | Ситница | Wikidata |
| en | smooth rupturewort | Wikidata |
| ro | Feciorică | Wikidata |
| fi | tyräruoho | Wikidata |
| lv | Kailā trūkumzālīte | Wikidata |
| et | harilik söötreiarohi | Wikidata |
| de | Kahles Bruchkraut | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. Within the Scandinavian peninsula, it can be found growing in both Denmark and Norway. Its presence also extends further north into the territories of Finland. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the British Isles, including Great Britain and Ireland. Together, these locations define the documented range of Herniaria glabra in the northern reaches of the continent.
| 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 |
Chemicals
Herniaria glabra has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include saponins, narcissin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| saponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| narcissin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Herniaria glabra has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Herniaria glabra has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include arterial blood pressure, blood pressure, oxidative stress, urinary tract infections, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arterial blood pressure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood pressure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urinary tract infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |