Durum Wheat

Triticum turgidum subsp. durum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Durum Wheat, scientifically known as Triticum turgidum subsp. durum, is a vital cereal crop celebrated for its high protein content and golden hue. Beyond its culinary importance in pasta production, it possesses significant nutritional and therapeutic potential, offering essential antioxidants and bioactive compounds that support overall human wellness and health.

Family
Poaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Durum Wheat · Pasta Wheat
Scientific synonyms
Gigachilon Aethiopicum · Gigachilon Polonicum Subsp. Durum · 147 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Triticum turgidum subsp. durum

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Hartweizen

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Poales and the family Poaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Triticum, specifically as the subspecies durum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Poales
Family Poaceae
Genus Triticum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a varied distribution across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in both Great Britain and Sweden. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is found growing within the territories of Austria and Germany. Additionally, its range extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically reaching the island of Corse. Collectively, these locations highlight the broad geographical spread of this particular subspecies.

Region Area
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Germany
Southwestern Europe Corse
Southwestern Europe France
Southwestern Europe Portugal
Southwestern Europe Sardegna
Southwestern Europe Spain
Southeastern Europe Albania

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Triticum turgidum subsp. durum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isowillardiine, beta-(Isoxazolin-5-on-2-yl)alanine, homoserine, leucine, lysine.

Chemicals reported in Triticum turgidum subsp. durum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Isowillardiine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
beta-(Isoxazolin-5-on-2-yl)alanine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
homoserine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
leucine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
lysine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
proline 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Isowillardiine

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

beta-(Isoxazolin-5-on-2-yl)alanine

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

homoserine

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

leucine

  1. Archivos latinoamericanos de nutricion

lysine

  1. Archivos latinoamericanos de nutricion

proline

  1. Physiology and molecular biology of plants : an international journal of functional plant biology