Staphylea pinnata
Bladdernut
Staphylea pinnata, commonly known as bladdernut, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Exploring its botanical characteristics provides vital insights into its role in natural healing and pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Staphylea pinnata
- Family: Staphyleaceae
- 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 Crossosomatales, it is classified under the family Staphyleaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus name Staphylea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Crossosomatales | WCVP |
| Family | Staphyleaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Staphylea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Staphylea pinnata, is recognized by various common names depending on the language and region. In Poland, it is referred to as Kłokoczka południowa, while in Russia, it is called Клекачка перистая. In South Korea, the species is known as 유럽고추나무, and in Hungary, it is called mogyorós hólyagfa. Furthermore, in Ukraine, it is identified by the name Клокичка периста.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Kłokoczka południowa | Wikidata |
| ru | Клекачка перистая | Wikidata |
| ko | 유럽고추나무 | Wikidata |
| hu | mogyorós hólyagfa | Wikidata |
| uk | Клокичка периста | Wikidata |
| de | Gemeine Pimpernuss | Wikidata |
| ja | ミツバウツギ | Wikidata |
| cs | klokoč zpeřený | Wikidata |
| hsb | Wšědna klukoćina | Wikidata |
| nl | Pimpernoot | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several parts of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within the regions of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is also found growing in Austria and Belgium. Furthermore, the distribution extends into the central territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Together, these locations define the known natural habitat for Staphylea pinnata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
Activities
Staphylea pinnata has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antigenotoxic, Cytotoxic, Genotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antigenotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |