Sphallerocarpus gracilis
Sphallerocarpus gracilis, commonly known as the slender sphallerocarpus, is a unique medicinal plant native to specific ecological niches. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this species offers significant therapeutic potential. Exploring its phytochemical properties provides valuable insights into natural pharmacology, highlighting its importance in traditional healing and modern botanical research.
- Scientific name: Sphallerocarpus gracilis
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Sphallerocarpus gracilis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic position is defined by its membership in the genus Sphallerocarpus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sphallerocarpus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Sphallerocarpus gracilis, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 迷果芹, a name that is consistently used across various regional standards including zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn. Additionally, the species is identified by the names 小叶山红萝卜 and 迷果斧 within Chinese-speaking regions.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 迷果芹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 迷果芹 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 迷果芹 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小叶山红萝卜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 迷果斧 | Wikidata |
| zh | 达扭 | Wikidata |
| zh | 迷果芹 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions of the continent. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Germany. Moving toward Eastern Europe, the species is found throughout Central European Russia. The distribution extends significantly into Siberia, where it inhabits the regions of Altay and Buryatiya. Finally, the plant's range reaches further into the Siberian landscape within the area of Chita.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Sphallerocarpus gracilis, utilizes its seeds as a key component of its reproductive cycle. While much of the plant's biological interest lies in its overall structure, the production and dispersal of its seeds are essential for ensuring the continuation of the species in its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sphallerocarpus gracilis has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl, arabinose, chlorogenic acid, glucose, hydroxyl radicals.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arabinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxyl radicals | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mannose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polysaccharide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| superoxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sphallerocarpus gracilis has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include DNA damage, apoptosis, oxidative injury.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| DNA damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |