Moluccella laevis
Molucella laevis
Moluccella laevis, commonly known as the Bladder Campion, is a distinctive herbaceous plant prized for its unique, translucent, bell-shaped calyxes. While primarily ornamental in modern gardens, it holds traditional significance in herbal lore. This resilient species thrives in well-drained soils, adding structural elegance to diverse botanical collections worldwide.
- Scientific name: Moluccella laevis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 situated in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Moluccella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Moluccella | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Moluccella laeviis, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In Poland, it is commonly called dzwonki irlandzkie, while in Finland, it is known as kotilokukka. In Russia, the name used is Молюцелла гладкая, and in Arabic-speaking regions, it is referred to as ذبيبينة ناعمة. Additionally, in Sweden, the plant is known as musselsyska.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Dzwonki irlandzkie | Wikidata |
| fi | kotilokukka | Wikidata |
| ru | Молюцелла гладкая | Wikidata |
| ar | ذبيبينة ناعمة | Wikidata |
| sv | Musselsyska | Wikidata |
| uk | Молюцелла гладка | Wikidata |
| et | sile torbiklill | Wikidata |
| zh | 领圈花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 领圈花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 領圈花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several regions across the European continent. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Germany. Its range extends to Southwestern Europe, where it is present in both Portugal and Spain. Moving toward the east, the species is documented in the Krym region. Finally, its distribution reaches into Eastern Europe, specifically throughout South European Russia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Moluccella laevis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-pentadecanone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-pentadecanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Moluccella laevis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |