Solanum sisymbriifolium
Yellow-berried nightshade
Solanum sisymbriifolium, commonly known as the Cheese Weed, is a distinctive medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its unique leaf structure, this plant offers diverse bioactive compounds. Exploring its pharmacological potential reveals significant therapeutic possibilities, making it a subject of great interest for ethnobotanical research.
- Scientific name: Solanum sisymbriifolium
- Family: Solanaceae
- 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 Solanales and the family Solanaceae, it is classified under the genus Solanum. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined as Solanum sisymbriifolium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Solanum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Solanum sisymbriifolium, is recognized by various regional and linguistic names across the globe. In Welsh, it is referred to as Codwarth-yr-ychen coch, while in French, it is known as morelle de Balbis. The Swedish common name is Blek taggborre, and in Chinese, it is called 蒜芥茄. Furthermore, in the Guaraní language, it is identified as Ñuatĩ pytã.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| gn | Ñuatĩ pytã | Wikidata |
| fr | morelle de Balbis | Wikidata |
| zh | 蒜芥茄 | Wikidata |
| sv | Blek taggborre | Wikidata |
| cy | Codwarth-yr-ychen coch | Wikidata |
| ru | Паслён гулявниколистный | Wikidata |
| bn | সাদা কন্টিকারি | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 擬刺茄 | Wikidata |
| hu | zsomborlevelű csucsor | Wikidata |
| cs | lilek hulevníkolistý | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several key regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range extends through the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the center of the continent, it can be found within the borders of Belgium and Germany. Its distribution also reaches into Southwestern Europe, specifically within France. Together, these locations define the specific geographical footprint of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
Chemicals
Solanum sisymbriifolium has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Solasodine, cilistol A.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Solasodine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cilistol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Solanum sisymbriifolium has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hypotension.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hypotension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |