Symphytum caucasicum
Symphytum caucasicum, commonly known as Caucasian Comfrey, is a perennial herb native to the mountainous regions of Eurasia. Renowned for its historical use in traditional medicine, this plant contains allantoin, a compound valued for its ability to promote skin healing, soothe inflammation, and accelerate the repair of damaged tissues.
- Scientific name: Symphytum caucasicum
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation falls under the genus Symphytum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Symphytum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Symphytum caucasicum, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In German, it is referred to as Kaukasischer Beinwell, while in Arabic, it is called شاغة قوقازية. It is known as Bergvallört in Swedish, Cyfardwf y Cawcasws in Welsh, and in Russian, it is commonly called Окопник кавказский.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Kaukasischer Beinwell | Wikidata |
| ar | شاغة قوقازية | Wikidata |
| sv | Bergvallört | Wikidata |
| cy | Cyfardwf y Cawcasws | Wikidata |
| ru | Окопник кавказский | Wikidata |
| az | Qafqaz xəndəkotu | Wikidata |
| os | Кæфчытæ | Wikidata |
| be | Жывакост каўказскі | Wikidata |
| eo | Kaŭkaza simfito | Wikidata |
| arz | شاغه قوقازيه | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide range of locations across the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it is found throughout Germany as well as in Austria. The species also inhabits the regions of Czechia and Slovakia. Finally, its distribution extends into Eastern Europe, specifically within Central European Russia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | North European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
Activities
Symphytum caucasicum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Symphytum caucasicum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include burns.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |