Onobrychis viciifolia
Onobrychis viciifolia, commonly known as the fern-leaved umbellifer, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific Mediterranean regions. Renowned for its complex, finely divided foliage, this herbaceous perennial is valued in traditional herbalism. It contains bioactive compounds studied for their potential therapeutic properties in treating various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Onobrychis viciifolia
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Onobrychis viciifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with its placement in the genus Onobrychis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Onobrychis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in Denmark, Great Britain, and Sweden. Moving toward the central parts of the continent, the species can also be found in Middle Europe. Specifically, it inhabits parts of Austria within this central region. Finally, its range extends to Belgium, further demonstrating its widespread geographical footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Onobrychis viciifolia has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 29 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-pinitol, Condensed tannin, L-tryptophan, Polyphenols, afzelin.
- Total chemicals
- 29
- Scientific sources
- 29
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-pinitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Condensed tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-tryptophan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| afzelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arbutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| condensed tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumestrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyanidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Onobrychis viciifolia has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Ostertagia ostertagi, nematode infections, salt stress.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ostertagia ostertagi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nematode infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salt stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |