Persicaria maculosa
Persicaria maculosa, commonly known as spotted bindweed, is a resilient perennial herb recognized by its distinctive dark spots on trailing leaves. Native to Eurasia, this plant thrives in moist, shaded environments. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, it is valued for its antioxidant properties and potential anti-inflammatory therapeutic benefits.
- Scientific name: Persicaria maculosa
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Polygonaceae and falls under the genus Persicaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Polygonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Persicaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Persicaria maculosa, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Polish, it is referred to as Rdest plamisty, while in Russian, it is called Горец почерёмушный. French speakers call it Renouée persicaire, and in Spanish, it is commonly known as Polygonum persicaria. Additionally, in Hungarian, the plant is identified as baracklevelű keserűfű.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Rdest plamisty | Wikidata |
| ru | Горец почечуйный | Wikidata |
| fr | Renouée persicaire | Wikidata |
| es | Polygonum persicaria | Wikidata |
| hu | baracklevelű keserűfű | Wikidata |
| stq | Smaatekaan | Wikidata |
| fi | hanhentatar | Wikidata |
| uk | гірчак почечуйний | Wikidata |
| lv | Blusu sūrene | Wikidata |
| de | Floh-Knöterich | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a notable presence across several regions within Northern Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Its distribution also extends to the island of Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Furthermore, the species is well-established within the territory of Great Britain. Together, these locations highlight the plant's specific range across these northern territories.
| 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, commonly known as smartweed or spotted smartweed, is utilized in traditional herbal practices primarily through the use of the whole plant. Every part of the organism, including the stems, leaves, and flowers, contributes to its medicinal profile. When prepared as a decoction or infusion, the entire botanical structure is leveraged to harness its bioactive compounds, ensuring that the full spectrum of its therapeutic properties is captured for medicinal application.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Persicaria maculosa has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,7-diphenylhept-4-en-3-one, 2'-hydroxy-3',4',6'-trimethoxychalcone, 3-O-methylgalangin, 5-hydroxy-7,8-dimethoxyflavanone, 6-hydroxy-5,7-dimethoxyflavanone.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,7-diphenylhept-4-en-3-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2'-hydroxy-3',4',6'-trimethoxychalcone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-O-methylgalangin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxy-7,8-dimethoxyflavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-hydroxy-5,7-dimethoxyflavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydroyashabushiketol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| onysilin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pashanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| persilben | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pinostrobin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Persicaria maculosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Pseudomonas infections.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pseudomonas infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |