Ostericum palustre
Ostericum palustre, commonly known as Marsh Cinquefoil, is a perennial herb native to wetland ecosystems. Distinguished by its delicate white flowers and serrated leaves, this plant plays a vital role in damp habitats. Traditionally valued in herbal medicine, it possesses unique phytochemical properties used to support various therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Ostericum palustre
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Ostericum, specifically as the species Ostericum palustre.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ostericum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ostericum palustre, is referred to by several common names depending on the language and regional dialect. In Ukrainian, it is commonly called Матoчник болотний or Матoчниця болотна.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| uk | Маточник болотний | Wikidata |
| uk | Маточниця болотна | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several regions within the European continent. In Middle Europe, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Germany and Poland. Its presence also extends to the territories of Czechia and Slovakia within the same central region. Additionally, the species is recorded in the country of Hungary. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the distribution of this medicinal plant reaches as far as Albania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |