Oenothera rosea
Oenothera rosea, commonly known as Rosy Evening Primrose, is a resilient perennial herb celebrated for its delicate, pink-hued blooms. Native to North America, this botanical treasure is valued in traditional medicine for its soothing properties. Its unique ability to thrive in diverse environments makes it a fascinating subject of study.
- Scientific name: Oenothera rosea
- Family: Onagraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its classification through the subclass Magnoliidae and order Myrtyleales, it is situated in the family Onagraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Oenothera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Onagraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oenothera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Oenothera rosea, exhibits a specific distribution across various parts of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Germany. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is widely found throughout Southwestern Europe. Specifically, this species inhabits the Balearic Islands as well as the mainland regions of France and Portugal. Finally, its geographical range extends through the landscapes of Spain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
Activities
Oenothera rosea has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Oenothera rosea has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include edema, gastric cancer, prostate cancer.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prostate cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |