Physalis grisea
Physalis grisea, commonly known as the groundcherry or husk tomato, is a versatile medicinal plant native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its nutrient-dense fruit, it possesses significant therapeutic properties, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, making it a valuable resource in traditional herbal medicine for promoting overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Physalis grisea
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Physalis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Physalis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Physalis grisea, is referred to by various names across different languages and regions. In Japanese, it is called ショクヨウホオズキ, while in Swedish, it is commonly known as Gyllenbär. In Finnish, the plant is termed mansikkakoiso, and in Chinese, it is identified as 灰绿酸浆 (also written as 灰绿酸浆 in simplified Chinese characters).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ショクヨウホオズキ | Wikidata |
| sv | Gyllenbär | Wikidata |
| fi | mansikkakoiso | Wikidata |
| zh | 灰绿酸浆 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 灰绿酸浆 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 灰绿酸浆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across both Europe and North America. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented in countries such as Austria, Belgium, and Germany. Moving across the Atlantic, the species can also be found in the diverse landscapes of Canada. Within Western Canada, it is specifically located in the province of British Columbia. Finally, its range extends to Eastern Canada, where it is known to grow in Ontario.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
Chemicals
Physalis grisea has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHI, CHS, anthocyanin, apigenin, dihydrokaempferol.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CHI | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CHS | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydrokaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malondialdehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Physalis grisea has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include drought resistance, drought tolerance.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| drought resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| drought tolerance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |