Ibicella lutea
Ibicella lutea, commonly known as the Golden Ibicella, is a vibrant medicinal herb prized for its bright yellow blooms and therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional herbalism, it is often utilized to support digestive health and reduce inflammation. This resilient plant serves as a vital resource in natural healing practices.
- Scientific name: Ibicella lutea
- Family: Martyniaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Martyniaceae. Finally, its specific classification is defined by the genus Ibicella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Martyniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ibicella | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several European regions. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing in Austria, Germany, and Belgium. Its presence extends into Southwestern Europe, where it is documented in France. Additionally, the species inhabits the island of Sardegna within the same southwestern territory. Together, these locations highlight the varied habitats where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ibicella lutea has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include -docosanoic acid, -eicosanoic acid, 1,3-diacetyl-24-epi-polacandrin, 3-acetyl-24-epi-polacandrin, apigenin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| -docosanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| -eicosanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,3-diacetyl-24-epi-polacandrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-acetyl-24-epi-polacandrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |