common wheat
Triticum aestivum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (1140 studies) · ★★★★★
Common wheat, scientifically known as Triticum aestivum, is a foundational cereal crop essential to global nutrition and traditional medicine. Beyond its dietary importance, it contains bioactive compounds like ferulic acid and vitamins that offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, playing a vital role in supporting overall human health and wellness.
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Germ · Wheat Bran
- Common names
- Bread Wheat · Soft Wheat · 3 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Triticum Cereale Var. Aestivum
Names
Common Names
- bread wheat
- soft wheat
- wheat
- Volunteer Wheat
- Common Wheat
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Jeja comun
- Trigo de Tauste
- Blanquillo rodonell de Vich
- Rojano morisco de Segorbe
- Blanquillo jeja-blanca de Segorbe
- Canivano
- Candial de monte
- Raspon
- Rojal blancal de Valencia
- Rojal de San Isidro
- Redondillos lampiños
- Tremeson
- Trigo catalan
- Rubión de Segorbe
- Trigo blancal
- Trigo sin barbas
- Rubion de Segorbe
- Trigo
- Tritiko
German:
- Weichweizen
- Brotweizen
- Saat-Weizen
- Saat-Weizen
- Brotweizen
- Weichweizen
French:
- Triticum æstivum
- Blé tendre
- Ble tendre
- Froment
- Blé ordinaire
- Touzelle
- blé
- blé commun
- blé cultivé
- blé ordinaire
- blé tendre
- froment
- froment commun
- Ble ordinaire
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Triticum aestivumSynonyms
- Triticum cereale var. aestivum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Poales and the family Poaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is completed by its classification in the genus Triticum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Triticum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Triticum aestivum, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark. The species is also present in the northern territories of Finland. Furthermore, its range extends to the islands of Great Britain and Iceland. Finally, this medicinal plant is documented to occur in Ireland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Triticum aestivum, commonly known as wheat, is a vital cereal crop where various components are utilized for their nutritional and medicinal properties. The germ, or the embryo of the seed, is a highly concentrated source of essential vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, making it a potent component in dietary supplements. Additionally, the wheat bran, which constitutes the hard outer layer of the kernel, is exceptionally rich in dietary fiber and antioxidants, playing a crucial role in promoting digestive health and regulating metabolic functions.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| germ | Avicenna journal of phytomedicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wheat bran | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Triticum aestivum has 247 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROPHYLL, Peroxidase, lysine, CATALASE, STARCH.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CHLOROPHYLL | Acta biologica Hungarica (and other 5 sources) | ★★★☆☆ |
| Peroxidase | BMC plant biology (and other 5 sources) | ★★★☆☆ |
| lysine | Dr. Duke (and other 5 sources) | ★★★☆☆ |
| CATALASE | Dr. Duke (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| STARCH | Dr. Duke (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| proline | Dr. Duke (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| FE | World journal of microbiology & biotechnology (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | Journal of plant physiology (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| H2O2 | Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
Activities
Triticum aestivum has 703 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 8 sources) | ★★★★☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | BioMed research international (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Laxative | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 11B-HSD-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Triticum aestivum has 39 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include salt stress, oxidative stress, antioxidant, iron deficiency, salinity.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| salt stress | Scientific reports (and other 7 sources) | ★★★★☆ |
| oxidative stress | World journal of microbiology & biotechnology (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | Cureus (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iron deficiency | Food chemistry. Molecular sciences (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salinity | Plant direct (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salinity stress | Scientific reports (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Drought | Polymers (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Toxoplasma gondii infection | The Journal of veterinary medical science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aflatoxin B1 | Mycopathologia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allergy | Clinical allergy (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat bran (WB) | PloS one (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crude methanolic extracts | Saudi journal of biological sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extract | BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |