madder

Names

Common Names

• Madder
• Indian madder
• dyer's madder

Regional and Traditional Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Galium rubia
• Rubia iberica
• Rubia peregrina subsp. tinctorum
• Rubia tinctorum var. culta
• Rubia acaliculata
• Rubia tinctorum var. grandifolia
• Rubia tinctorum var. latifolia
• Rubia tinctorum var. iberica
• Rubia tinctorum f. petiolaris
• Rubia tinctorum var. pubescens
• Rubia tinctorum var. sativa
• Rubia sylvestris
• Rubia sativa

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Rubia.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution can be observed within the borders of Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is commonly found throughout Germany and Austria. It also maintains a significant presence across the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Furthermore, the plant can be located within the geographical boundaries of Hungary.

Chemicals

Rubia tinctorum has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Alizarin, Lucidin, Xanthopurpurin, emodin, 2-HYDROXYANTHRAQUINONE.

Alizarin

1. ACS omega
2. Planta medica
3. Carcinogenesis
4. Fitoterapia
5. Metabolites

Lucidin

1. Planta medica
2. Carcinogenesis

Xanthopurpurin

1. ACS omega
2. Planta medica

emodin

1. ACS omega
2. Fitoterapia

2-HYDROXYANTHRAQUINONE

1. ACS omega

Anthragallol

1. ACS omega

Anthraquinones

1. Metabolites

CHRYSOPHANIC ACID

1. ACS omega

Flavonoids

1. BMC research notes

Lucidinprimeveroside

1. Carcinogenesis

Activities

Rubia tinctorum has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Hemostatic.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Rubia tinctorum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, breast cancer, cancer, hemostatic.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations