Ranunculus muricatus
Ranunculus muricatus, commonly known as the prickly buttercup, is a distinctive medicinal plant found in specific ecological niches. Characterized by its unique, textured foliage and delicate blooms, it has been traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its bioactive properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits in managing various localized inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Ranunculus muricatus
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Ranunculus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ranunculus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is also found throughout Germany. The distribution extends into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits the Balearic Islands and Corsica. Finally, the plant is also commonly located within the borders of France.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ranunculus muricatus has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-methoxylonchocarpin, flavonoids, iron, phenols, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4-methoxylonchocarpin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iron | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| zinc | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ranunculus muricatus has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anticarcinogenic, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ranunculus muricatus has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, breast cancer, gout, thyroid carcinoma.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gout | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thyroid carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |