annual candytuft
Iberis amara · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Annual candytuft, scientifically known as Iberis amarra, is a resilient medicinal herb valued for its therapeutic potential. Characterized by delicate white blossoms, this plant is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to support respiratory health and reduce inflammation. Its unique botanical properties offer intriguing possibilities for modern natural wellness treatments.
Names
Common Names
- annual candytuft
- rocket candytuft
- Wild Candytuft
- bitter candytuft
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Bittere Schleifenblume
- Bittere Scheifenblume
- Grützblume
- bittere Schleifenblume
- bitterer Bauernsenf
French:
- iberis amer
- ibéris amer
- thlaspi blanc
- téraspic
- Iberis amer
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Iberis amaraSynonyms
- Thlaspi amarum
- Biauricula resedifolia
- Crucifera iberis
- Iberis ciliata subsp. vinetorum
- Iberis contracta subsp. vinetorum
- Iberis linifolia var. vinetorum
- Iberis pinnata subsp. affinis
- Iberis amara subsp. affinis
- Iberis amara var. ruficaulis
- Iberis forestieri
- Iberis montolivensis
- Iberis latifolia
- Iberis resedifolia
- Biauricula amara
- Biauricula panduriformis
- Iberis pinnata var. crenata
- Iberis affinis
- Iberis amara subsp. forestieri
- Iberis amara proles apricorum
- Iberis arvatica
- Iberis apricorum
- Iberis amara proles arvatica
- Iberis bicolor
- Iberis bicorymbifera
- Iberis amara proles forestieri
- Iberis amara proles martini
- Iberis amara proles montolivensis
- Iberis amara proles panduriformis
- Iberis crenata
- Iberis amara proles resedifolia
- Iberis decipiens
- Iberis amara proles ruficaulis
- Iberis vinetorum
- Iberis amara subsp. arvatica
- Iberis sabauda
- Iberis amara subsp. decipiens
- Iberis pinetorum
- Iberis amara subsp. panduriformis
- Iberis amara var. arvatica
- Iberis panduriformis
- Iberis amara var. decipiens
- Iberis amara var. latifolia
- Iberis amara var. orbicularis
- Iberis amara var. panduriformis
- Iberis martini
- Iberis amara var. sabauda
- Iberis amara var. arvatica
- Iberis amara proles serotina
- Iberis ciliata var. vinetorum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized under the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Iberis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Iberis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in both Great Britain and Sweden. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species is also found within Middle Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of Austria and Belgium. Finally, its range extends further into the Middle European territories of Czechia and Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Iberis amara has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Glucoiberin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Glucoiberin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Glucoiberin
- Journal of natural products
Medicinal Uses
Iberis amara has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include functional gastrointestinal disorders, gastric ulcers, gastrointestinal disorders.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| functional gastrointestinal disorders | Forschende Komplementarmedizin und klassische Naturheilkunde = Research in complementary and natural classical medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcers | Arzneimittel-Forschung (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | Arzneimittel-Forschung (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Iberis amara seeds | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extract | Arzneimittel-Forschung (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts | Arzneimittel-Forschung (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fresh plant extract | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytotherapeutic combinations | Forschende Komplementarmedizin und klassische Naturheilkunde = Research in complementary and natural classical medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |