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.

Family
Brassicaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Jointed Charlock · Jointed Radish · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Raphanus Microcarpus · Raphanistrum Fugax · 52 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. raphanistrum

Synonyms

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.

Chemicals reported in Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. raphanistrum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CHLORSULFURON 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ethametsulfuron-methyl 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CHLORSULFURON

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Ethametsulfuron-methyl

  1. 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.

Preparations reported for Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. raphanistrum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Dry powdered 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanol extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Dry powdered

  1. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology

Methanol extracts

  1. Natural product research