Persicaria maculosa var. maculosa
Persicaria maculosa var. maculosa, commonly known as Red Bistort or Spotted Smartweed, is a resilient perennial valued in traditional herbalism. Characterized by its distinctive spotted leaves, this plant contains bioactive compounds often utilized for their anti-inflammatory and astringent properties, offering significant therapeutic potential in holistic medicinal practices.
- Scientific name: Persicaria maculosa var. maculosa
- Family: Polygonaceae
- 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 Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Polygonaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Persicaria, specifically as the variety maculosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Polygonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Persicaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the remote territories of the Førøya Islands. The species is also documented within the borders of Great Britain. Finally, its geographical range reaches as far as the island of Iceland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Persicaria maculosa var. maculosa, is primarily utilized in herbal applications through its aerial parts. These above-ground components include the stems, leaves, and flowering structures, which collectively contain the plant's active therapeutic compounds. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the diverse phytochemical profile necessary for its traditional medicinal uses.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Persicaria maculosa var. maculosa has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibiotic, Antiinflammatory, Antiseptic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibiotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |