Proserpinaca palustris
Proseprinaca palustris, commonly known as the marsh-dwelling medicinal herb, is a versatile plant prized in traditional healing practices. Found in damp, lowland ecosystems, it contains unique bioactive compounds. Often utilized for its anti-inflammatory and restorative properties, this botanical treasure offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research and natural wellness.
- Scientific name: Proserpinaca palustris
- Family: Haloragaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Prosepinaca palustris, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Saxifragales. Finally, it is a member of the family Haloragaceae within the genus Prosepinaca.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Haloragaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Proserpinaca | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Prosealpina palustris, is recognized by several distinct common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 红雨伞 (hóng yǔ sǎn) and 人鱼藻 (rén yú zǎo).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 红雨伞 | Wikidata |
| zh | 人鱼藻 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across parts of North America. In Eastern Canada, its presence is recorded in the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Québec. Moving south from the Canadian border, its distribution extends into the North-Central United States. Specifically, it can be found growing within the state of Illinois. This pattern highlights a distribution that spans both Canadian provinces and American Midwestern territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Canada | New Brunswick | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Nova Scotia | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | 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. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Wisconsin | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
Chemicals
Proserpinaca palustris has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercitrin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Proserpinaca palustris has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include 15-lipoxygenase.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 15-lipoxygenase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |