Nigella segetalis
Nigella segetalis, commonly known as a medicinal herb, is a unique plant species valued for its therapeutic potential. Found in specific ecological niches, it contains bioactive compounds that offer various health benefits. Understanding its chemical properties and traditional uses is essential for exploring its role in modern natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Nigella segetalis
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Nigella segetalis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Nigella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nigella | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Nigella sativa (often referred to in botanical contexts as Nigella segetalis), carries distinct common names across different linguistic regions. In Russian, it is widely recognized as Чернушка пашенная, while in Turkish, it is commonly called Kara çörekotu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Чернушка пашенная | Wikidata |
| tr | Kara çörekotu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Eurasia. In Eastern Europe, its presence is documented throughout Ukraine and the South European Russia region. It can also be found specifically within the Krym area of Eastern Europe. Moving toward the Caucasus, the species is distributed across the Transcaucasus territory. Finally, its range extends into Western Asia, where it is located in Iran.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nigella segetalis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALP, MCV, albumin, fibrinogen.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ALP | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MCV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| albumin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fibrinogen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |