cow-wheat
Melampyrum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cow-wheat, scientifically known as Melampyrum, is a distinctive genus of herbaceous plants within the Ericaceae family. Often found in woodland habitats, these species are characterized by their striking floral displays. While primarily noted for their ecological roles, they possess unique botanical properties that intrigue researchers studying medicinal flora.
- Family
- Orobanchaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Cow-Wheat · Cow-Wheats · 1 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Marinellia · Chingyungia
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- cow-wheat
- cow-wheats
- Cow Wheat
Scientific Names
Accepted name
MelampyrumSynonyms
- Marinellia
- Chingyungia
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- melampiros
German:
- Wachtelweizen
- Wachtelweizen
French:
- Mélampyre
- Melampyre
- Mélampyres
- Mélampyre
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Lamiales and the family Orobanchaceae. Finally, it is identified by the specific genus Melampyrum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Orobanchaceae |
| Genus | Melampyrum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the coastal and inland landscapes of Denmark. Its presence is also well-documented across the island of Iceland. Additionally, the species inhabits the territories of both Ireland and Great Britain. Finally, the plant extends its range further north into the forests and fields of Finland.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Melampyrum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Catalpol, Loganin, Verbenalin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Catalpol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Loganin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Verbenalin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Catalpol
- Electrophoresis
Loganin
- Electrophoresis
Verbenalin
- Electrophoresis