Lipandra polysperma
Chenopodium polyspermum
Lipandra polyspermia, commonly known as the many-seeded lipandra, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned for its antioxidant richness and anti-inflammatory effects, this botanical species offers significant potential in traditional healing practices and modern pharmacology, serving as a vital resource for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Lipandra polysperma
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Lipandra, specifically as the species Lipandra polysperma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lipandra | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lipandra polysperma, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Germany, it is called Vielsamiger Gäsefuß, while in the Netherlands, it is known as korrelganzenvoet. In Finland, the species is called hentosavikka, and in Poland, it is identified as Komosa wielonasienna. Additionally, in Chinese, the plant is referred to as 多子藜.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Vielsamiger Gänsefuß | Wikidata |
| nl | korrelganzenvoet | Wikidata |
| fi | hentosavikka | Wikidata |
| pl | Komosa wielonasienna | Wikidata |
| zh | 多子藜 | Wikidata |
| nb | frømelde | Wikidata |
| cs | Merlík mnohosemenný | Wikidata |
| da | Mangefrøet gåsefod | Wikidata |
| hsb | Kitkata pólšica | Wikidata |
| lv | Daudzsēklu balanda | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Lipandra polysperma, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Its range also extends northward to include the territories of Finland and Norway. Additionally, the species is present within the islands of Great Britain. Finally, its geographical reach encompasses the landscape of Ireland.
| 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 |