Patrinia
Patrinia, commonly known as Greek herb or silver sage, is a versatile medicinal plant cherished in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, it is frequently utilized to support digestive health and skin vitality. This resilient perennial offers a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Patrinia
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Dipsacales, it is a member of the family Caprifoliaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Patrinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Patrinia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Patrinia, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is identified as 败酱属 (zh-hans), 敗醬屬 (zh-hant), and 敗醬屬 (zh-hk), while in Japanese, it is called オミナエシ属. Additionally, in Azerbaijani, the name used is Patriniya.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 败酱属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 敗醬屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 敗醬屬 | Wikidata |
| ja | オミナエシ属 | Wikidata |
| az | Patriniya | Wikidata |
| da | Guldbaldrian | Wikidata |
| de | Goldbaldrian | Wikidata |
| ru | патриния | Wikidata |
| zh | 败酱属 | Wikidata |
| bg | патриния | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range stretching across several distinct regions of the Eurasian continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Germany. Moving eastward, the species can be found throughout the vast territories of East European Russia. The Siberian landscape also serves as a significant habitat, with populations located in the Altay region. Furthermore, the distribution extends to other Siberian areas, including Buryatiya and Chitа.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
Activities
Patrinia has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antitumor, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Patrinia has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dysentery, erysipelas, liver cancer.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| erysipelas | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |