Nominate Wild Radish
Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. raphanistrum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Nominate Wild Radish, scientifically known as Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. raphanistrum, is a resilient herbaceous plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Widely distributed across various climates, this medicinal herb is valued for its bioactive compounds. It is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to support digestive health and reduce inflammation.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- jointed charlock
- jointed radish
- noded charlock
- wild radish
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. raphanistrumSynonyms
- Raphanus microcarpus
- Raphanistrum fugax
- Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. microcarpus
- Raphanistrum arvense
- Raphanus raphanistrum var. ochroleucus
- Raphanistrum segetum var. arvense
- Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. fugax
- Raphanus sylvestris proles microcarpus
- Raphanistrum innocuum subsp. fugax
- Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. arvensis
- Raphanus raphanistrum var. venosus
- Raphanus segetum
- Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. segetum
- Raphanistrum innocuum var. segetum
- Raphanus raphanistrum var. intermedius
- Raphanus infestus
- Raphanus landroides
- Raphanus longistylus
- Raphanus articulatus var. albus
- Raphanus raphanistrum var. flavus
- Raphanus segetum var. versicolor
- Raphanus segetum var. scabrirostris
- Raphanistrum microcarpum
- Raphanus segetum var. arvense
- Raphanus segetum var. dasycarpum
- Raphanistrum innocuum var. ochroleucum
- Raphanistrum innocuum var. album
- Raphanus sylvestris var. intermedius
- Raphanus raphanistrum var. brevistylus
- Raphanistrum vulgare var. microcarpus
- Raphanus segetum var. concolor
- Raphanus articulatus var. ochroleucus
- Raphanus articulatus var. flavus
- Raphanus articulatus var. venosus
- Raphanus segetum var. sulphureum
- Raphanus niger var. rotundus
- Raphanus niger var. griseus
- Raphanistrum vulgare var. flavum
- Raphanus raphanistrum var. microcarpus
- Raphanus raphanistrum var. hispidus
- Crucifera raphanistrum
- Brassica heleniana
- Sinapis raphanistrum
- Raphanus stylosus
- Raphanistrum silvestre
- Raphanus articulatus
- Raphanistrum segetale
- Raphanistrum segetum
- Raphanus candidus
- Raphanus fugax
- Raphanistrum lampsana
- Rapistrum arvense
- Raphanus raphanellus
- Durandea unilocularis
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Acker-Rettich
French:
- radis sauvage
- ravenelle
- Radis ravenelle
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae, it is classified under the genus Raphanus. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined as the subspecies raphanistrum of the species Raphanus raphanistrum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Raphanus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across various regions of Northern Europe. Its presence is documented in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. It also grows naturally within the territories of Finland. Furthermore, the species can be located throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its distribution extends to the northern landscapes of Norway.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. raphanistrum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLORSULFURON, Ethametsulfuron-methyl.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CHLORSULFURON | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethametsulfuron-methyl | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CHLORSULFURON
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Ethametsulfuron-methyl
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Preparations
Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. raphanistrum has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include dry powdered, methanol extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dry powdered | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanol extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Dry powdered
- Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Methanol extracts
- Natural product research