Sinapis
Sinapis, commonly known as wild mustard, is a versatile medicinal plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Traditionally used in herbal remedies, this plant offers valuable therapeutic potential for treating various skin and respiratory ailments.
- Scientific name: Sinapis
- Family: Brassicaceae
- 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 Brassicales and family Brassicaceae, it is classified under the genus Sinapis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Brassicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sinapis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sinaapis, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In Estonian, it is called sinep, while in Greek, it is known as Σινάπι. In Upper Sorbian, the name used is Žonop, and in Swedish, it is referred to as Senapssläktet. Additionally, in Arabic, the plant is commonly called خردل.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| et | Sinep | Wikidata |
| el | Σινάπι | Wikidata |
| hsb | Žonop | Wikidata |
| sv | Senapssläktet | Wikidata |
| ar | خردل | Wikidata |
| eo | Sinapo | Wikidata |
| ru | Горчица | Wikidata |
| fi | sinapit | Wikidata |
| bg | синап | Wikidata |
| dsb | Žonop | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the northern regions of Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Additionally, the species is present in the northern territories of Finland. Its range extends further to the islands of Føroyar and the rugged landscapes of Iceland. Finally, the plant is also documented throughout Great Britain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sinapis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include jasplakinolide.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| jasplakinolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |