Spirodela polyrhiza
Spirodela polyrrhiza
Spirodela polyrhiza, commonly known as the multi-rooted spirodelia, is a fascinating aquatic plant valued in traditional herbal medicine. Characterized by its unique branching structure, it is utilized for its potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This botanical specimen offers significant therapeutic promise for treating various ailments in holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Spirodela polyrhiza
- Family: Araceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Alismatales. Finally, it is situated within the family Araceae and the genus Spirodela.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Alismatales | WCVP |
| Family | Araceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Spirodela | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Spirodela polyrhiza, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In English-speaking Canada, it is known as Spirodela polyrrhiza, while in German-speaking areas and Switzerland, it is called Vielwurzelige Teichlinse. In the Czech Republic, the species is identified as závitka mnohokořenná, and in Korea, it is commonly called 개구리밥.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 개구리밥 | Wikidata |
| cs | závitka mnohokořenná | Wikidata |
| de | Vielwurzelige Teichlinse | Wikidata |
| de-ch | Vielwurzelige Teichlinse | Wikidata |
| en-ca | Spirodela polyrrhiza | Wikidata |
| en-gb | Spirodela polyrrhiza | Wikidata |
| et | Hulgajuurine vesilääts | Wikidata |
| fi | isolimaska | Wikidata |
| hsb | Mnohokorjenaty křěk | Wikidata |
| ja | ウキクサ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Spirodelas polyrhiza, exhibits a specific range across the northern regions of the European continent. Its geographical distribution includes several countries within Northern Europe, such as Denmark and Finland. It can also be found thriving in the waters of Great Britain and Ireland. Furthermore, the species extends its presence into the coastal and inland areas of Norway. Collectively, these locations define its primary habitat within the northern reaches of the territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Spirodela polyrhiza has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthocyanins, apigenin, apigetrin, cyanidin-3-O-galactoside, cyanidin-3-O-glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigetrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyanidin-3-O-galactoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyanidin-3-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cynaroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| orientin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Spirodela polyrhiza has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antithrombotic, Fibrinolytic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antithrombotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fibrinolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Spirodela polyrhiza has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fibrin, fibrinogen.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fibrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fibrinogen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |