Scleranthus uncinatus
Scleranthus uncinatus, commonly known as the Hooked Scleranthus, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific subtropical regions, it contains potent bioactive compounds used in traditional healing to treat inflammation and skin ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Scleranthus uncinatus
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Caryophyllaceae and falls under the genus Scleranthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scleranthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Scleroanthus uncinatus, is referred to by the common name кукеста трескавица in Macedonian (mk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| mk | кукеста трескавица | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several regions in Southern Europe. Within Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing in both France and Spain. Its range also extends into Southeastern Europe, where it is present in Albania and Bulgaria. Additionally, the species is documented as inhabiting parts of Italy. Overall, these locations highlight its presence across various Mediterranean territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
Chemicals
Scleranthus uncinatus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include maltol beta-D-glucopyranoside.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| maltol beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |