Mesembryanthemum cordifolium
Baby sun rose
Mesembryanthemum cordifolium, commonly known as the Heart-leaf Ice Plant, is a resilient succulent prized for its medicinal properties. Native to various regions, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Its unique physiological traits make it a subject of significant pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Mesembryanthemum cordifolium
- Family: Aizoaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, it is further categorized into the family Aizoaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Mesembryanthemum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Aizoaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mesembryanthemum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Mesembryanthemum cordifolium, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Japanese, it is called ベビーサンローズ (bebiisanzurōzu), while in Czech, it is known as apténie srdčitolistá. In Finnish, the species is called mesiherttalehti, and in Chinese, both the general (zh) and simplified (zh-cn) forms recognize it as 心叶日中花.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ベビーサンローズ | Wikidata |
| cs | apténie srdčitolistá | Wikidata |
| fi | mesiherttalehti | Wikidata |
| zh | 心叶日中花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 心叶日中花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 心葉日中花 | Wikidata |
| tr | Buz Çiçeği | Wikidata |
| fa | گل ناز یخی | Wikidata |
| cy | Rhewlysiau | Wikidata |
| lmo | Aptenia cordifolia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, it can be found within the territory of Great Britain. Its presence extends into Southwestern Europe, covering the islands of the Baleares. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed across the mainland areas of France and Portugal. Finally, the geographical range includes the country of Spain within the Southwestern European zone.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Mesembryanthemum cordifolium, utilizes its roots as a vital part of its biological structure, anchoring the succulent stems into the substrate while facilitating the absorption of water and essential nutrients. In the context of its medicinal properties, the roots are often scrutinized for their chemical constituents, which contribute to the overall therapeutic profile of the species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Mesembryanthemum cordifolium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include mesembrane.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mesembrane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Mesembryanthemum cordifolium has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Mesembryanthemum cordifolium has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Depression.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |