Silene conoidea
Silene conoidea, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in certain African regions, possesses remarkable therapeutic potential. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments. Current scientific interest focuses on its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, exploring its vast contributions to modern ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Silene conoidea
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- 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 Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Caryophyllaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Silene, specifically as the species Silene conoidea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Silene | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Silene conoidea, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Finnish, it is called kartiokohokki, while in Arabic, it is identified as سيلينة مخروطانية. Its names in Chinese vary slightly by script: it is known as 麦瓶草 in simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and zh, and as 麥瓶草 in traditional Chinese (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fi | kartiokohokki | Wikidata |
| zh | 麦瓶草 | Wikidata |
| ar | سيلينة مخروطانية | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 麦瓶草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 麥瓶草 | Wikidata |
| pa | ਤੱਕਲਾ (ਨਦੀਨ) | Wikidata |
| zh | 净瓶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 米瓦罐 | Wikidata |
| ar | زعفر | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within the territories of Finland and Sweden. Moving toward the center of the continent, it is also found throughout Middle Europe, specifically in Austria and Germany. Furthermore, its range extends into Southwestern Europe, where it grows in France. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental settings where the species can be found.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Silene conoidea, is characterized by specific morphological features found in its vegetative structure. The stems are typically slender and upright, providing the necessary support for the plant's growth and the eventual development of its flowers. Complementing the stems are the leaves, which are arranged along the length of the plant to facilitate photosynthesis, serving as the primary site for energy production.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Silene conoidea has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include diosmin, flavonoid, flavonoids, hesperidin, luteolin-di-O-glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diosmin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hesperidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-di-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Silene conoidea has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allelopathic, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Allelopathic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |