Lotus pedunculatus
Lotus uliginosus
Lotus pedunculatus, commonly known as the yellow water-lily, is a resilient aquatic perennial found in wetlands across Eurasia. Renowned for its vibrant yellow blooms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally, various parts have been utilized in folk medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin inflammation to digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Lotus pedunculatus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Fabales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and falls under the genus Lotus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lotus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lotus pedunculatus, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Poland, it is called Komonica błotna, while in Estonia, it is referred to as Soo-nõiahammas. German speakers call it Sumpf-Hornklee, and in the Czech Republic, it is known as štírovník bažiinný. Additionally, in Lithuania, the plant is commonly called Pelkinis garždeniš.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Komonica błotna | Wikidata |
| et | Soo-nõiahammas | Wikidata |
| de | Sumpf-Hornklee | Wikidata |
| cs | štírovník bažinný | Wikidata |
| lt | Pelkinis garždenis | Wikidata |
| hsb | Bahnowy ledźbjenc | Wikidata |
| nl | moerasrolklaver | Wikidata |
| sv | Stor käringtand | Wikidata |
| ar | لوطس سبخي | Wikidata |
| fi | isomaite | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and wetland areas of Denmark. Its presence extends further north into the territories of Finland and the Faroe Islands. Additionally, the species is well-documented throughout the landscape of Great Britain. Finally, its geographical range includes the island of Ireland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | 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 |
Chemicals
Lotus pedunculatus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include condensed tannins, cellulose, condensed tannin, lignin, pectin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| condensed tannins | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cellulose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| condensed tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pectin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |