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Rumex dentatus subsp. dentatus

Rumex dentatus subsp. dentatus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Rumex dentatus subsp. dentatus, is a perennial herb belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Often found in moist habitats, this plant is characterized by its distinctive serrated leaves. While primarily recognized as a common weed, it holds significant interest in ethnobotany for its various traditional medicinal properties.

Family
Polygonaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Rumex Dentatus Subsp. Callosissimus · Rumex Ehrenbergii · 4 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rumex dentatus subsp. dentatus

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Polygonaceae. It is specifically identified as a member of the genus Rumex under the subspecies designation dentatus subsp. dentatus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Caryophyllales
Family Polygonaceae
Genus Rumex

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans across several continents. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is noted within the borders of France. Moving toward Northern Africa, the species can be found in both Egypt and Tunisia. Its range extends further south into West Tropical Africa, specifically within Mali. Finally, the distribution reaches East Tropical Africa, where it is recorded in Uganda.

Region Area
Southwestern Europe France
Northern Africa Egypt
Northern Africa Tunisia
West Tropical Africa Mali
East Tropical Africa Uganda
Russian Far East Kuril Is.
Western Asia Afghanistan
Western Asia Iran
Western Asia Palestine
Arabian Peninsula Gulf States

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Rumex dentatus subsp. dentatus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Rumex dentatus subsp. dentatus
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Chemicals

Rumex dentatus subsp. dentatus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tannins, Flavonoids, Proanthocyanidins.

Chemicals reported in Rumex dentatus subsp. dentatus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Tannins 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Proanthocyanidins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Tannins

  1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. BioMed research international

Flavonoids

  1. BioMed research international

Proanthocyanidins

  1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Rumex dentatus subsp. dentatus has 5 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiangiogenic, Anticancer, Antiproliferative, Antitumor.

Activities reported in Rumex dentatus subsp. dentatus
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiangiogenic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiproliferative 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antitumor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
  2. The international journal of biochemistry & cell biology

Antiangiogenic

  1. The international journal of biochemistry & cell biology

Anticancer

  1. The international journal of biochemistry & cell biology

Antiproliferative

  1. The international journal of biochemistry & cell biology

Antitumor

  1. The international journal of biochemistry & cell biology

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
crude extracts Journal of applied microbiology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
hydroalcohlic extract Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
hydroalcoholic extract Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
leaves extract Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆