False sowthistle
Reichardia tingitana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
False sowthistle, scientifically known as Reichardia tingitana, is a distinctive herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Primarily found in Mediterranean regions, this species is recognized for its unique morphological features. While less common in traditional herbalism, it remains a subject of botanical interest and potential pharmacological study.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- False Sow-Thistle · Poppy-Leaved Vipers Grass
- Scientific synonyms
- Picridium Tingitanum · Scorzonera Tingitana · 1 more
Names
Common Names
- False Sow-thistle
- Poppy-leaved Vipers Grass
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Tanger-Reichardie
- Tanger-Reichardie
French:
- Reichardie de Tanger
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Reichardia tingitanaSynonyms
- Picridium tingitanum
- Scorzonera tingitana
- Sonchus tingitanus
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Reichardia, with the species name tingitana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Reichardia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across several European regions. In Middle Europe, its presence can be identified within the borders of Germany. Its distribution extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically covering the Baleares and Spain. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species is also found in Italy. Finally, the plant's range includes the island of Kriti.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Chemicals
Reichardia tingitana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Antioxidants, Flavonoids, polyphenols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidants | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidants
- Nutrients
Flavonoids
- Nutrients
polyphenols
- Nutrients
Medicinal Uses
Reichardia tingitana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastrointestinal diseases.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| gastrointestinal diseases | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |