Rorippa islandica
Rorippa islandica, commonly known as Iceland goldenrod, is a resilient herbaceous perennial found in arctic and subarctic wetlands. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, this plant possesses unique phytochemical properties. Research suggests its bioactive compounds may offer significant therapeutic potential, particularly for supporting digestive health and reducing systemic inflammation.
- Scientific name: Rorippa islandica
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Brassicales. Finally, it is a member of the family Brassicaceae and falls under the genus Rorippa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rorippa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Rhodiola islandica, is referred to by various regional names across different languages. In Chinese, it is called 沼生蔊菜 (zh), while in Swedish, it is known as Islandsfräne (sv). The Welsh name for this species is Berwr melyn gogleddol (cy), and in Belarusian, it is identified as Жарушнік ісланскі (be). Additionally, in Norwegian, it is commonly called islandskarse (nb).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 沼生蔊菜 | Wikidata |
| sv | Islandsfräne | Wikidata |
| cy | Berwr melyn gogleddol | Wikidata |
| be | Жарушнік ісландскі | Wikidata |
| nb | islandskarse | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 沼生蔊菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 沼生蔊菜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 风花菜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蔊菜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 水前草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Great Britain, Ireland, and Norway. Its presence is also notably established within the island of Iceland. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species extends into Middle Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the mountainous or temperate regions of Austria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rorippa islandica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 13-Docosenamide, gallic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Docosenamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |