Ruta corsica
Ruta corsica, commonly known as Corsican Rue, is a distinctive aromatic herb native to the Mediterranean. Renowned for its intense fragrance and medicinal properties, it has traditionally been used in herbal remedies to support digestive health and circulation. This resilient plant remains a valued botanical treasure in traditional European pharmacopoeia.
- Scientific name: Ruta corsica
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Sapindales, and the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by its 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, known scientifically as Ruta corsiica, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language. In Arabic, it is referred to as سذاب كورسيكي or سذاب كورسيكى, while in Russian, its name is written as Рута корсиканская. Additionally, in French, this medicinal species is commonly called Rue de Corse.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | سذاب كورسيكي | Wikidata |
| ru | Рута корсиканская | Wikidata |
| arz | سذاب كورسيكى | Wikidata |
| fr | Rue de Corse | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is specifically native to certain regions within Southwestern Europe. Its geographical range is quite limited, as it is primarily found in the Mediterranean area. Specifically, one of its key habitats is located on the island of Corse. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the neighboring region of Sardegna. Therefore, its natural distribution is closely tied to these specific Mediterranean islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ruta corsica has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bergapten, furanocoumarin, psoralen, xanthotoxin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bergapten | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| furanocoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psoralen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthotoxin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |