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Rumex spinosus

Rumex spinosus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (15 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Rumex spinosus, scientifically known as Rumex spinosus, is a resilient perennial herb recognized by its prickly, spine-tipped leaves and distinctive reddish seed pods. Found primarily in disturbed habitats and coastal regions, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties and its role in treating skin ailments.

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Native range
Europe
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rumex spinosus

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several distinct regions of Europe. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented within Germany. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it can be found in the Southwestern European territories of the Baleares and Corse. The species is also established in the coastal landscapes of Portugal. Finally, its geographical range extends to the island of Sardegna in Southwestern Europe.

Region Area
Middle Europe Germany
Southwestern Europe Baleares
Southwestern Europe Corse
Southwestern Europe Portugal
Southwestern Europe Sardegna
Southwestern Europe Spain
Southeastern Europe Greece
Southeastern Europe Italy
Southeastern Europe Kriti
Southeastern Europe Sicilia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Rumex spinosus has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthraquinones, Coumarins, Flavonoids, Saponins, Sterols.

Chemicals reported in Rumex spinosus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Anthraquinones 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Coumarins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Saponins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sterols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
emodin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anthraquinones

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Coumarins

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Flavonoids

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Saponins

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Sterols

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Tannins

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

emodin

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Activities

Rumex spinosus has 7 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.

Activities reported in Rumex spinosus
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Cytotoxic 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antidiabetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifungal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiulcer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cytotoxic

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity
  2. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Antibacterial

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antidiabetic

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antifungal

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antimicrobial

  1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Antioxidant

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antiulcer

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
total ethanol extract Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆