Matthiola incana
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Matthiola incana, commonly known as Silver Chervil, is a distinctive annual herb celebrated for its striking, silvery-grey foliage and fragrant, pale pink flowers. Native to the Mediterranean, this plant is valued in traditional herbalism for its unique aromatic properties and its ability to thrive in well-drained, sunny environments.
- Scientific name: Matthiola incana
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Brassicales, it is a member of the family Brassicaceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Matthiola.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Matthiola | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Matthiola incana, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Korean, it is referred to as 스토크 (seutokeu), while in Catalan, it is called violer bord. German speakers know it as Garten-Levkoje, and in French, it is referred to as grande giroflée. Additionally, in Chinese, it is commonly called 紫罗兰 (zǐluólán).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 스토크 | Wikidata |
| ca | violer bord | Wikidata |
| de | Garten-Levkoje | Wikidata |
| fr | grande giroflée | Wikidata |
| zh | 紫罗兰 | Wikidata |
| cs | fiala šedivá | Wikidata |
| de-ch | Garten-Levkoje | Wikidata |
| el | Μαθιόλα η πολιά | Wikidata |
| frr | Guard-Lakeu | Wikidata |
| gv | Lus y touree | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a varied geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in both Great Britain and Ireland. Its presence extends into Middle Europe, specifically within the territories of Germany and the Czechia-Slovakia region. Moving toward the Mediterranean, the species is also located in Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the Baleares islands within that southwestern zone.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Activities
Matthiola incana has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Matthiola incana has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, obesity, type 2 diabetes.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |