Ridolfia segetum
Ridolfia segetum, commonly known as rye fern, is a distinctive perennial fern native to various European habitats. Characterized by its delicate, pinnate fronds, this species thrives in nutrient-rich soils. While primarily studied for its ecological role, it holds historical interest within botanical research and traditional medicinal explorations of flora.
- Scientific name: Ridolfia segetum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae and the genus Ridolfia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ridolfia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ridolfia segetum, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Hebrew, it is referred to as נירית הקמה, while in Swedish, it is called Falsk fänkål. The Welsh name for this species is Ffenigl ffug, and in Arabic, it is known as ريدولفيا سيجيتوم. Additionally, in Uzbek, it is simply referred to by its generic name, Ridolfia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | נירית הקמה | Wikidata |
| sv | Falsk fänkål | Wikidata |
| cy | Ffenigl ffug | Wikidata |
| arz | ريدولفيا سيجيتوم | Wikidata |
| uz | Ridolfia | Wikidata |
| ar | ريدلفية | Wikidata |
| de | Falscher Fenchel | Wikidata |
| de | Ackerfenchel | Wikidata |
| de | Goldspray | Wikidata |
| ar | شبنت | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a varied geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species can be found growing in Germany. Its range extends significantly into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits the Baleares and Corse. Additionally, the plant is commonly distributed throughout 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 | Greece | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Ridolfia segetum, possesses unique chemical properties concentrated within its specific biological structures. In medicinal applications, the most notable component derived from this species is the root oil, which is extracted from the underground portions of the plant. This oil serves as a primary source for various therapeutic studies and traditional uses, highlighting the importance of the root system in the plant's overall medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ridolfia segetum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dillapiole, myristicin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dillapiole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myristicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ridolfia segetum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |