Tordylium apulum
Tordylium apulum, commonly known as Tormentil, is a perennial herb prized in traditional herbalism for its potent astringent properties. Rich in tannins, this resilient plant is widely utilized to support digestive health, soothe skin irritations, and aid in wound healing, making it a vital staple in botanical medicine.
- Scientific name: Tordylium apulum
- Family: Apiaceae
- 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 Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Tordylium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tordylium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Tordylium apulum, is known by various regional names across different languages. In Greek, it is referred to as Καυκαλήθρα, while in German, its common name is Apulischer Zirmeet. In Czech, it is called zapalička apulijská. The plant also has specific names in Arabic, which include both طرديلن أبولي and the variant طرديلن ابولى.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| el | Καυκαλήθρα | Wikidata |
| de | Apulischer Zirmet | Wikidata |
| ar | طرديلن أبولي | Wikidata |
| cs | zapalička apulijská | Wikidata |
| arz | طرديلن ابولى | Wikidata |
| ja | カフカリスラ | Wikidata |
| el | Τορδύλιον το φαρμακευτικό | Wikidata |
| el | Καυκαλίθρα | Wikidata |
| el | Καυκαλίδα | Wikidata |
| it | ombrellino pugliese | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be recorded within Great Britain. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is found in Germany. Its range extends into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits the Baleares and Corse. Additionally, the plant is distributed throughout France within the same southwestern territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Torilidium apulum, is primarily utilized in medicinal applications through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which encompass the stems, leaves, and flowering components, contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic properties. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the essential chemical constituents that define the plant's medicinal efficacy.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tordylium apulum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |