Parietaria judaica
Pellitory-of-the-wall
Parietarica judaica, commonly known as Pellitory-la-reine, is a versatile medicinal herb belonging to the Urticaceae family. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and antimicrobial properties. Often used to treat respiratory ailments and skin conditions, this plant serves as a valuable natural resource in herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Parietaria judaica
- Family: Urticaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Rosales and the family Urticaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Parietaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Urticaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Parietaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Parietaria judaica, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In German, it is referred to as Ausgebreitetes Glaskraut, while in Greek, it is called Περδικάκι. Its Hebrew name is כתלית יהודה, and in Lithuanian, it is known as Šakotoji sienžolė. Additionally, in Upper Sorbian, the plant is called Hałžkaty sćěnowc.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Ausgebreitetes Glaskraut | Wikidata |
| el | Περδικάκι | Wikidata |
| he | כתלית יהודה | Wikidata |
| lt | Šakotoji sienžolė | Wikidata |
| hsb | Hałžkaty sćěnowc | Wikidata |
| sv | Grenig väggört | Wikidata |
| pt | alfavaca-da-cobra | Wikidata |
| ar | حشيشة الزجاج اليهودية | Wikidata |
| fa | گوشموش افشان | Wikidata |
| cy | Paladr y wal | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Additionally, its presence is documented within the territories of Finland and Norway. The species is also known to inhabit various landscapes across Great Britain. Finally, its geographical range extends to the island of Ireland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| 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 |
Chemicals
Parietaria judaica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include procyanidin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| procyanidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Parietaria judaica has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antiobesity, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiobesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Parietaria judaica has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, blood coagulation, infectious diseases, obesity.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood coagulation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |