Melilotus wolgicus
Melilotus wolgicus, commonly known as a member of the sweet clover genus, is a resilient medicinal herb valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Found in diverse habitats, this plant offers potential therapeutic benefits, particularly in traditional healing practices, through its diverse array of bioactive compounds and antioxidant capabilities.
- Scientific name: Melilotus wolgicus
- Family: Fabaceae
- 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 Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and is situated in the genus Melilotus. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the species Melilotus wolgicus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Melilotus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Melilotus wolgicus, is referred to by various regional common names across different languages. In Czech, it is called komonice povolžská, while in Swedish, it is known as Rysk sötväppling. The names also vary in Eastern European and Northern contexts, where it is identified as Rutenski komonc in Upper Sorbian, volgänmesikkä in Finnish, and vene mesikas in Estonian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| et | vene mesikas | Wikidata |
| fi | volganmesikkä | Wikidata |
| hsb | Rutenski komonc | Wikidata |
| sv | Rysk sötväppling | Wikidata |
| cs | komonice povolžská | Wikidata |
| be | Баркун волжскі | Wikidata |
| pl | Nostrzyk wołżański | Wikidata |
| ru | Донник русский | Wikidata |
| zh | 沃尔基草木樨 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is well-documented across Germany, Poland, and the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it can also be found throughout Southwestern Europe, specifically within France. Furthermore, its range extends into Southeastern Europe, where it is located in Greece. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse European landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
Activities
Melilotus wolgicus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |