Nonea pulla
Nonea pulla, commonly known as a member of the Boraginaceae family, is a significant medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Found primarily in tropical regions, this plant is celebrated for its diverse bioactive compounds, which offer potential therapeutic benefits in treating various ailments through its potent natural properties.
- Scientific name: Nonea pulla
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Nonea, specifically as the species Nonea pulla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nonea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Nonea pulla, is known by various regional names across different languages. In Finland, it is referred to as rusonunna, while in Germany, it is called Braunes Mönchskraut. Its Swedish common name is Svartnonnea, and in Bulgaria, it is known as тъмно шекерче. Additionally, in Russian, the plant is identified as Нонея тёмно-бурáя.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fi | rusonunna | Wikidata |
| de | Braunes Mönchskraut | Wikidata |
| sv | Svartnonnea | Wikidata |
| bg | тъмно шекерче | Wikidata |
| ru | Нонея тёмно-бурая | Wikidata |
| cs | pipla osmahlá | Wikidata |
| et | tume rändrass | Wikidata |
| be | Нанея цёмная | Wikidata |
| pl | Zapłonka brunatna | Wikidata |
| fi | nunna | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is noted within the borders of Finland. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species can be found growing in the landscapes of Austria. Its geographical range further extends through the territories of Germany and the Czechia-Slovakia region. Finally, the plant completes this central distribution by appearing in Hungary.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nonea pulla has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl, hydroxyl radicals, superoxide.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxyl radicals | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| superoxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |