Secale cereale
The rye plant
Secale cereale, commonly known as rye, is a resilient cereal grain valued for both nutrition and medicinal properties. Historically used in traditional remedies, it possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities. Beyond its dietary importance, rye contributes essential fiber and bioactive compounds that support digestive health and metabolic functions in humans.
- Scientific name: Secale cereale
- Family: Poaceae
- 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 Poales and family Poaceae, it is classified under the genus Secale.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Secale | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Secale cereale, is recognized by various common names across different linguistic traditions. In French, it is referred to as seigle, while in German, it is known as Roggen. Moving to the Middle East and surrounding regions, it is called شيلم مزروع in Arabic and زوؤان in Arabic (specifically in the Arabic dialect of Sinai/Arz. It is also identified as Əkin çovdarı in Azerbaijani.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | seigle | Wikidata |
| de | Roggen | Wikidata |
| ar | شيلم مزروع | Wikidata |
| arz | زوؤان | Wikidata |
| az | Əkin çovdarı | Wikidata |
| ba | Арыш | Wikidata |
| be | Жыта пасяўное | Wikidata |
| bg | обикновена ръж | Wikidata |
| bo | གྲོ་ནག | Wikidata |
| br | Segal | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Secale cerealum, exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, it is commonly found throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is well-established in Austria. It also maintains a significant presence in Belgium within the same central region. Furthermore, its range extends through the territories of Czechia and Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
Chemicals
Secale cereale has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-formyl-THF, 5-methyl-THF, Phy, antitrypsin, ergotamine.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-formyl-THF | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-methyl-THF | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antitrypsin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ergotamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Secale cereale has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiproliferative, Stimulant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stimulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Secale cereale has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, appetite, blood pressure, gingivitis.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| appetite | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood pressure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gingivitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |