Reseda alba
Reseda alba, commonly known as white mignonette, is a distinctive medicinal plant belonging to the Resedaceae family. Valued in traditional herbalism, it possesses unique phytochemical properties used to treat various ailments. This elegant species is recognized not only for its therapeutic potential but also for its delicate, fragrant white blooms.
- Scientific name: Reseda alba
- Family: Resedaceae
- 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 falls under the order Brassicales and the family Resedaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Reseda, specifically the species Reseda alba.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Resedaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Reseda | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several key regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range extends through the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species can be found growing within the borders of Belgium. It also maintains a steady distribution throughout the Czechia-Slovakia region. Finally, the plant is widely documented across the landscapes of Germany.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | 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 |
Chemicals
Reseda alba has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Rosmarinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Reseda alba has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Reseda alba has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, bacterial infections, neurodegenerative diseases, neurodegenerative disorders.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |