Silene sendtneri
Silene sendtneri, commonly known as a rare member of the Caryophyllaceae family, is a specialized medicinal plant found in specific alpine habitats. While less documented than its relatives, it holds significant potential in ethnobotanical research, offering unique phytochemical properties that may contribute to developing new natural therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Silene sendtneri
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Caryophyllales and the family Caryophyllaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Silene.
| 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 sendtneri, is referred to by various regional common names depending on the language. In Bulgarian, it is called сендтнерово плюскавиче (bg), while in Bosnian, it is commonly known as Pucavac (bs). Additionally, in Macedonian, the species is identified as Зентнеров плускавец (mk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bg | сендтнерово плюскавиче | Wikidata |
| bs | Pucavac | Wikidata |
| mk | Зентнеров плускавец | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Silene sendtneri, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across Southeastern Europe. Its presence is documented within the borders of Albania, where it occupies local habitats. The species is also found throughout Bulgaria, contributing to its regional diversity. Furthermore, it extends its range into Greece, marking a significant portion of its southern reach. Finally, the plant is widely distributed across the Northwestern Balkan Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Silene sendtneri has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cd, ferulic acid, malic acid, oxalic acid, proline.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxalic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicylic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| silicic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |