Oxalis corniculata
Oxalis corniculata, commonly known as the creeping woodsorrel, is a resilient perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Characterized by its delicate, heart-shaped leaflets, this plant is widely recognized for its tangy flavor and therapeutic potential, often utilized to address digestive issues and support overall wellness through its bioactive properties.
- Scientific name: Oxalis corniculata
- Family: Oxalidaceae
- 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 Oxalidales, it is a member of the family Oxalidaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Oxalis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Oxalidales | WCVP |
| Family | Oxalidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oxalis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the northern regions of Europe. In the northernmost reaches, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Finland. Moving slightly south, the species is also documented across the territories of Norway and Sweden. Its presence extends westward to include the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's preference for Northern European environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | 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 |
Chemicals
Oxalis corniculata has 34 reported phytochemicals identified across 42 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, flavonoids, cardiac glycosides, saponins, steroids.
- Total chemicals
- 34
- Scientific sources
- 42
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cardiac glycosides | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5,7,4'-trihydroxy-6,8-dimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxy-6,7,8,4'-tetramethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Oxalis corniculata has 13 reported activities identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Abortifacient, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacteriostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Oxalis corniculata has 19 reported medicinal uses identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wound, Alzheimer's disease, Aspergillus flavus, Bacillus subtilis, Citrobacter koseri.
- Total uses
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wound | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Citrobacter koseri | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella Typhi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella typhi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Shigella dysenteriae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |