Puccinellia maritima
Puccinellia maritima, commonly known as sea couch, is a resilient salt-tolerant grass native to coastal salt marshes. Valued for its ability to thrive in saline environments, it plays a crucial role in stabilizing shorelines. While primarily ecological, its unique biochemical properties offer intriguing potential for specialized medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Puccinellia maritima
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poaales, belonging to the family Poaceae. Within this family, it is specifically categorized under the genus Puccinellia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Puccinellia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Puccinellia maritima, is referred to by various regional names depending on the language. In German, it is called Andel, while in Polish, it is known as Mannica nadmorska. The Russian name for this species is Бескильница морская, and in the Frisian language, it is identified as Oongäärs. Additionally, in Upper Sorbian, the plant is called Přimórska sólnica.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Andel | Wikidata |
| pl | Mannica nadmorska | Wikidata |
| ru | Бескильница морская | Wikidata |
| frr | Oongäärs | Wikidata |
| hsb | Přimórska sólnica | Wikidata |
| nl | gewoon kweldergras | Wikidata |
| sv | Revigt saltgräs | Wikidata |
| cy | Gwellt y morfa | Wikidata |
| da | Strand-Annelgræs | Wikidata |
| cs | zblochanec přímořský | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several regions in Northern Europe. Its distribution includes the coastal areas of Denmark and the islands of Førøya. It can also be found throughout the varied landscapes of Great Britain. Furthermore, the species is established within the unique environment of Iceland. Finally, its range extends to the maritime territories of Ireland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | 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 | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
Chemicals
Puccinellia maritima has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, caffeic acid, chlorophylls, ferulic acid, flavonols.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophylls | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxycinnamic acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trihydroxymethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Puccinellia maritima has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |