Mutarda carinata
Mutarda carinata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Mutarda carinaata, scientifically known as Mutarda carinaata, is a versatile medicinal plant highly valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammatory conditions and digestive issues. This remarkable species continues to inspire significant pharmacological research and interest.
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Brassica × Integrifolia Var. Carinata · Sinabraca Carinata · 7 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Mutarda carinataSynonyms
- Brassica × integrifolia var. carinata
- Sinabraca carinata
- Brassica timoriana
- Brassica × urbaniana var. lyrifolia
- Brassica carinata
- Brassica × juncea var. agrestis
- Brassica × juncea var. cuneifolia
- Brassica × juncea var. edona
- Sinapis abyssinica
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Brassicales, it is classified under the family Brassicaceae. Finally, it is categorized within the genus Mutarda.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Mutarda |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution that spans from temperate regions to tropical zones. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is also found growing in Germany. Its range extends significantly into West Tropical Africa, specifically within the territories of Guinea and Ivory Coast. Finally, the distribution reaches into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it is located in Gabon.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Mutarda carinata has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Seed
- Journal of experimental pharmacology
Chemicals
Mutarda carinata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, ERUCIC ACID, Flavonoids, Phenols, Phytol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ERUCIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linoleic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
ERUCIC ACID
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Phenols
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Phytol
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
linoleic acid
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Mutarda carinata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Journal of experimental pharmacology
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5% and 10% w/w ointments | Journal of experimental pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 80% Methanol Extract | Journal of experimental pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crude extract | Journal of experimental pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| solvent fractions | Journal of experimental pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |