Rumex maderensis
Rumex maderensis, commonly known as Maderen Dock, is a resilient perennial herb native to mountainous regions. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, its leaves and roots contain bioactive compounds with potential therapeutic properties. This plant serves as a fascinating subject for studying natural remedies and the diverse medicinal flora of high-altitude ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Rumex maderensis
- Family: Polygonaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Caryophyllales and is a member of the family Polygonaceae. Specifically, it is identified by 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 maderensis, is recognized by various local names depending on the region. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Madeirense dock, while in Portuguese, it is known as o acre da Madeira.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is endemic to the Macaronesian region, specifically occupying limited ecological niches. Its primary geographical distribution is concentrated within the Canary Islands. Additionally, the species can be found growing across the archipelago of Madeira. These specific locations represent the entirety of its natural range within the Atlantic islands. Consequently, the survival of this medicinal plant depends heavily on the conservation of these two distinct island groups.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
Chemicals
Rumex maderensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include L-ascorbic acid, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| L-ascorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rumex maderensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |