Physalis longifolia
Physalis longifolia, commonly known as the Longleaf Groundcherry, is a versatile perennial herb native to North America. Renowned for its edible, berry-like fruits enclosed in papery husks, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is increasingly studied for its unique phytochemical properties and potential medicinal applications in traditional wellness.
- Scientific name: Physalis longifolia
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Solanales, and the family Solanaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within 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 longifolia, is referred to by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Swedish, it is commonly called Smalbladig lyktört, while in Arabic, it is identified as فيزاليس لونجيفوليا.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sv | Smalbladig lyktört | Wikidata |
| arz | فيزاليس لونجيفوليا | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans multiple continents. In Europe, its presence is specifically noted within the country of Italy. Moving toward Eastern Asia, the species can also be found growing in Korea. Its reach extends significantly into Australia, where it inhabits several distinct regions. Specifically, it is documented across New South Wales, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
Chemicals
Physalis longifolia has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include withaferin A, withalongolide A, withalongolide B, withalongolide C, withalongolide D.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| withaferin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| withalongolide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| withalongolide B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| withalongolide C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| withalongolide D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| withalongolide E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| withalongolide G | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| withalongolide H | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| withanolides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |