Thalictrum orientale
Thalictrum orientale, commonly known as Oriental Meadow-rue, is a delicate perennial herb native to North American woodlands. Characterized by its airy, fern-like foliage and charming white flower clusters, this plant thrives in moist, shaded environments. It serves as a beautiful addition to shade gardens and supports local biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Thalictrum orientale
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized within the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Thalictrum, specifically as the species Thalictrum orientale.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thalictrum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Thalictrum orientale, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is most frequently referred to as oriental meadow-rue. Moving into other languages, it is known as méadow-rue orientale in French, oriental-mäuselbeere in German, and meadow-rue orientale in Italian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across parts of the Mediterranean and Western Asia. Within Southeastern Europe, its presence is documented in the country of Greece. Moving eastward into Western Asia, the species can also be found throughout Lebanon and Syria. Furthermore, its distribution extends across the vast landscapes of Türkiye. Consequently, these regions define the primary natural habitats where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Thalictrum orientale, is characterized by its specific underground parts, which consist of a creeping rhizome. This rhizomatous structure allows the plant to spread through the soil, anchoring it firmly and facilitating vegetative reproduction as it navigates its natural woodland habitat.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| underground parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Thalictrum orientale has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Thalictricoside, lithospermoside.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Thalictricoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lithospermoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |