Persicaria minor
Persicaria minor, commonly known as Small Knotweed, is a resilient herbaceous plant frequently found in damp, shady habitats. Valued in traditional medicine for its restorative properties, it contains bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation and skin ailments. This versatile botanical offers significant therapeutic potential for holistic wellness and herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Persicaria minor
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized into the order Caryophyllales and the family Polygonaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within 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 minor, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In German, it is called der Kleine Knöterich, while in Dutch, it is known as de Kleine duizendknoop. In Sweden, the plant is called Rosenpilört, and in Malaysia, it is commonly known as Kesum. Furthermore, in Welsh, it is identified as Y dinboeth fach.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Kleiner Knöterich | Wikidata |
| nl | Kleine duizendknoop | Wikidata |
| sv | Rosenpilört | Wikidata |
| ms | Kesum | Wikidata |
| cy | Y dinboeth fach | Wikidata |
| pt | Polygonum minus | Wikidata |
| hr | Mali dvornik | Wikidata |
| cs | rdesno menší | Wikidata |
| be | Драсён малы | Wikidata |
| fi | mietotatar | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the northern reaches of the European continent. It can be found growing within the coastal and inland landscapes of Denmark. Its presence is also documented across the various terrains of Finland. Moving westward, the species inhabits the natural environments of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its range extends into the northernmost territories of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Persicaria minor, utilizes its slender and creeping stem as a primary structural component to navigate through its natural habitat. The stem serves as the essential conduit for transporting water and nutrients throughout the organism, supporting the development of small leaves and delicate flowers. In many instances, the stem's ability to grow along the ground allows the plant to spread effectively, establishing a presence in the soil through its interconnected growth pattern.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Persicaria minor has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Persicaria minor has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Persicaria minor has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV-1, anger, cognitive function, confusion, mild cognitive impairment.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive function | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| confusion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mild cognitive impairment | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mood | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |