Pulmonaria mollis subsp. mollissima
Pulmonaria mollis subsp. mollissima, commonly known as Lungwort, is a perennial herb celebrated for its striking, spotted foliage and bell-shaped flowers. Historically valued in traditional medicine for treating respiratory ailments, this resilient plant thrives in shaded woodlands, offering both aesthetic charm and significant botanical interest for herbalists.
- Scientific name: Pulmonaria mollis subsp. mollissima
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is part of the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Pulmonaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pulmonaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is distributed across several key regions within the European continent. In Middle Europe, its range extends through Germany and across the border of Czechia and Slovakia. It can also be found growing within the territories of Hungary. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species inhabits parts of Romania. Finally, its geographical presence reaches as far south as Greece.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant is characterized as a perennial herb, forming low-growing clusters through its soft, leafy structure. As a herbaceous species, it lacks a woody stem, instead relying on its fleshy, spreading foliage to occupy the forest floor. The herb's primary medicinal value is often associated with its entire soft growth, which emerges in early spring to provide a lush, green carpet of foliage before its bell-shaped flowers bloom.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pulmonaria mollis subsp. mollissima has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticoagulant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |