Melilotus
Melilotus, commonly known as sweet clover, is a versatile medicinal herb belonging to the Fabaceae family. Renowned for its high coumarin content, it has historically been used to support circulation and soothe inflammation. This resilient plant offers diverse therapeutic potential, making it a subject of significant botanical interest.
- Scientific name: Melilotus
- 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. It is specifically identified by its genus name, Melilotus.
| 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, belonging to the genus Melilotus, is known by several different names depending on the regional linguistic context. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 草木樨属 (zh-cn) or 草木犀属 (zh-hans and zh-sg), while in Traditional Chinese, it is identified as 草木犀屬 (zh-hant and zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 草木犀属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 草木犀屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 草木犀屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 草木樨属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 草木犀属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 草木犀屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | nostrzyk | Wikidata |
| fr | Mélilot | Wikidata |
| be | баркун | Wikidata |
| he | דבשה | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several Northern European territories. It is commonly found growing throughout the diverse landscapes of Denmark. Furthermore, its distribution extends to the northern reaches of Finland. The species is also well-established within the regions of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its range continues through the rugged terrain of Norway.
| 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 |
Chemicals
Melilotus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |