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Persicaria amphibia var. amphibia

Persicaria amphibia var. amphibia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Persicaria amphibia var. amphibia, is a versatile aquatic herb found in wetland ecosystems. Often referred to as water smartweed, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is valued in traditional medicine for its potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, serving as a vital component in various remedies.

Family
Polygonaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Polygonum Amphibium Subsp. Amurense · Persicaria Amurensis · 29 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Persicaria amphibia var. amphibia

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Polygonaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Persicaria, specifically as the variety amphibia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Caryophyllales
Family Polygonaceae
Genus Persicaria

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several northern European regions. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Its presence is also documented within the territories of Finland and Iceland. Additionally, the species is located in the Faroe Islands, known locally as Føroyar. Finally, its geographical range extends to include the various landscapes of Great Britain.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Føroyar
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Iceland
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Persicaria amphibia var. amphibia has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Kaempferol 3-O-beta-D-galactopyranoside, Kaempferol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, Phenylvaleric acid, Quercetin 3-O-beta-D-galactopyranoside, Quercetin-3-O-(2''-O-galloyl)-beta-D-glucopyranoside.

Chemicals reported in Persicaria amphibia var. amphibia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Kaempferol 3-O-beta-D-galactopyranoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Kaempferol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phenylvaleric acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Quercetin 3-O-beta-D-galactopyranoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Quercetin-3-O-(2''-O-galloyl)-beta-D-glucopyranoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
quercetin 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
quercetin-3-O-beta-D-glucuronopyranoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Kaempferol 3-O-beta-D-galactopyranoside

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Kaempferol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside

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Phenylvaleric acid

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Quercetin 3-O-beta-D-galactopyranoside

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Quercetin-3-O-(2''-O-galloyl)-beta-D-glucopyranoside

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quercetin 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside

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quercetin-3-O-beta-D-glucuronopyranoside

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