Rumex bucephalophorus
Rumex bucephalophorus, commonly known as the head-headed dock, is a medicinal herb valued for its therapeutic properties. Belonging to the Polygonaceae family, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and inflammation. Its unique botanical characteristics make it a significant subject in ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Rumex bucephalophorus
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Caryophyllales and the family Polygonaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed within the genus Rumex.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Polygonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rumex | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Rumex bucephalophorus, is referred to by various regional common names depending on the language. In Catalan, it is called Agrella borda, while in German, it is known as Stierkopf-Ampfer. Moving to Scandinavia, it is identified as Oxhornssyra in Swedish and häränpäähierakka in Finnish. Additionally, in the Kabyle language, the plant is commonly called Asemmum.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ca | Agrella borda | Wikidata |
| de | Stierkopf-Ampfer | Wikidata |
| sv | Oxhornssyra | Wikidata |
| kab | Asemmum | Wikidata |
| fi | häränpäähierakka | Wikidata |
| ar | حُمَّيْض رَأس الثَّوْر | Wikidata |
| es | Bucephalophora aculeata | Wikidata |
| es | Bucephalophora aculeata subsp gallica | Wikidata |
| es | Vinagrera portuguesa | Wikidata |
| es | Bucephalophora aculeata subsp hispanica | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within Germany. Its presence extends into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits the islands of Baleares and Corse. Additionally, the species is recorded in the mainland territory of France. Finally, the distribution reaches the coastal areas of Portugal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rumex bucephalophorus, is a medicinal species where the roots serve as a significant component for traditional therapeutic uses. These roots are typically harvested and processed to extract their bioactive compounds, which contribute to the plant's overall pharmacological profile. In various ethnobotanical practices, the root system is valued for its specific chemical constituents that provide healing properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rumex bucephalophorus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,5,4'-trihydroxystilbene, 3,5-dihydroxy-4'-methoxystilbene, resveratrol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,5,4'-trihydroxystilbene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,5-dihydroxy-4'-methoxystilbene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resveratrol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |