Persicaria maculosa var. maculosa

Persicaria maculosa var. maculosa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Persicaria maculosa var. maculosa, is a versatile herbaceous plant valued in traditional medicine. Often referred to as Spotted Knotweed, it contains bioactive compounds with potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This resilient species is frequently studied for its therapeutic applications in treating various skin conditions and ailments.

Family
Polygonaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Persicaria Dolichopoda · Polygonum Persicaria Var. Opacum · 71 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Persicaria maculosa var. maculosa

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 maculosa.

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 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
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 maculosa var. maculosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Polygodial.

Chemicals reported in Persicaria maculosa var. maculosa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Polygodial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Polygodial

  1. Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz

Activities

Persicaria maculosa var. maculosa has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibiotic, Antiinflammatory, Antiseptic.

Activities reported in Persicaria maculosa var. maculosa
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibiotic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiseptic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibiotic

  1. Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz

Antiinflammatory

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Antiseptic

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Persicaria maculosa var. maculosa has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract, aqueous extracts, dichloromethane extract of the aerial parts.

Preparations reported for Persicaria maculosa var. maculosa
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Aqueous extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aqueous extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dichloromethane extract of the aerial parts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aqueous extract

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Aqueous extracts

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Dichloromethane extract of the aerial parts

  1. Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz