Ruta chalepensis
Ruta chalepensis, commonly known as rue or rue of the heavens, is a perennial medicinal herb native to parts of the Americas. Renowned for its aromatic foliage, it has been traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and digestive properties, offering a rich chemical profile for therapeutic study.
- Scientific name: Ruta chalepensis
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Ruta.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ruta | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Ruta chalepensis, is known by various common names across different languages and regions. In German, it is referred to as Gefranste Raute, while in Arabic, it is called سذاب حلبي. It is known as അരൂത in Malayalam and פיגם מצוי in Hebrew, and in Persian, it is identified as راتا چلپنسیس.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Gefranste Raute | Wikidata |
| ar | سذاب حلبي | Wikidata |
| ml | അരൂത | Wikidata |
| he | פיגם מצוי | Wikidata |
| fa | راتا چلپنسیس | Wikidata |
| am | ጤና ኣዳም | Wikidata |
| arz | سذاب حلبى | Wikidata |
| su | Inggu | Wikidata |
| mk | ресесто седефче | Wikidata |
| zh | 叙利亚芸香 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Ruta chalepensis, is primarily distributed across several regions within Southwestern Europe. Its presence can be specifically noted in the Balearic Islands, known as Baleares. Additionally, this species is found inhabiting the island of Corsica. The plant's range extends to the coastal and inland areas of France. Finally, it is also documented growing in Portugal and on the island of Sardinia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as rue, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, primarily through its aerial parts. The leaves are the most significant element, often harvested for their characteristic scent and chemical potency. Within these structures, the plant produces a concentrated essential oil that contains the active compounds responsible for its therapeutic effects. Additionally, the fruits and the roots serve as important biological components of the species, contributing to the overall pharmacological profile of the plant.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 11
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| callus cultures | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ruta chalepensis has 45 reported phytochemicals identified across 61 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, skimmianine, bergapten, chalepensin, chalepin.
- Total chemicals
- 45
- Scientific sources
- 61
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| skimmianine | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| bergapten | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chalepensin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chalepin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| furanocoumarins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monoterpenes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psoralen | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ruta chalepensis has 22 reported activities identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antimicrobial, Abortifacient, Antiacetylcholinesterase, Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Abortifacient | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacetylcholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiepileptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifertility | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ruta chalepensis has 43 reported medicinal uses identified across 52 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Trichinella spiralis.
- Total uses
- 43
- Scientific sources
- 52
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Trichinella spiralis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mental disorders | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |