The juice of the plant has been used in the treatment of chronic coughs, hoarseness and ulcerated sore throats. An ethanol extract complex of descurainia sophia seeds and peucedanum praeruptorum roots, called bp10a, has antitumor potential against colorectal cancer. New researches have proved the antiinflammatory, antioxidant and anthelmintic effects of descurainia sophia. Pdf the effect of different treatments on improving seed. Descurainia sophia, a dicot, is an annual herb that is not native to california. Cytotoxic evaluation of volatile oil from descurainia. Crossresistance patterns to acetolactate synthase als. The navajo used ground herb sophia seeds in baked goods. Its stem is erect, branched, and 430 in 1076 cm high. Herb sophia seeds have a flavor similar to commercial black mustard brassica nigra seeds, and are used as a spice. Descurainia sophia is one of the most notorious broadleaf weeds in china and has evolved extremely high resistance to acetolactate synthase alsinhibiting herbicide tribenuronmethyl. To identify regulators of seed dormancy and germination of flixweed, the effect of environmental and hormonal signals were examined using dormant and nondormant seeds.
The plants database includes the following 10 subspecies of descurainia pinnata. Pdf phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of descurainia. The targetsite resistance due to als gene mutations was wellknown, while the nontargetsite resistance is not yet wellcharacterized. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. It is most common in the northeastern region, particular in the great. Evidencebased complementary and alternative medicine hindawi. The main goal of this study was to obtain the maximum yield of the oil by an optimal selection of supercritical fluid extraction parameters. A uplcqtofms based metabolomics research was conducted to explore potential biomarkers which would increase our understanding of the model and to assess the integral efficacy of descurainia sophia seeds extract dsa.
Trials conducted on winter wheat showed poor control of flixweed with dicamba banvel ii and bromoxynil pardner, therefore one could assume that those two products would not provide adequate control in corn. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. Join our friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants. Mohammadifard, et al preparation of hydroalcohlic extracts. Flixweed is an annual, overwintering or rarely biennial herb, possibly native or a longterm introduction.
The chemical constituents were extracted from the seeds of descurainia sophia l. Descurainia sophia in brassibase tools and biological resources to study characters and traits in the brassicaceae. The experiment was designed to measure the nutritional indices such as relative growth rate rgr, relative consumption rate rcr, efficiency of conversion of ingested food eci and feeding deterrence index fdi. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Descurainia sophia is a valuable medicinal plant in family of brassicaceae. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. This page was last edited on 26 november 2014, at 01. Western tansymustard often occurs in early seral desert systems with other annuals including cheatgrass bromus tectorum, sixweeks fescue vulpia octoflora, russianthistle salsola kali, tall tumblemustard sisymbrium altissimum, and herb sophia descurainia sophia 128,8,145. All the chemicals used in this research were obtained.
Descurainia sophia has undergone multiple revisions since it was first described by linnaeus in 1753 under the binomial sisymbrium sophia l. Descurainia sophia seed purchased from local markets in mashhad, iran. This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. No field studies have been conducted on field corn in ontario. Molecules free fulltext determination of the volatile. Descurainia sophia flixweed, herb sophia pfaf plant database.
Susan cady,susan cole,marian ronan,hal taussig published on 19861001 by harper san francisco. The effect of different treatments on improving seed germination characteristics in medicinal species of descurainia sophia and plantago ovata. Erysimum and sisymbrium species appear superficially similar to descurainia species. Structural characterization and physicochemical properties of. The apg iii system of flowering plant classification currently recognizes 19 synonyms for this species the plant list, 20. Pdf germination of barley as affected by the allelopathy of. Descurainia sophia in the form of syrup is a commonly used beverage in iran and is. Descurainia sophia is useful for functional constipation. Qualitative and quantitative analyses of free and protein amino acids using amino acid analyzer were performed. Descurainia sophia is a plant widely distributed and used as folk medicine throughout the world. Crossresistance patterns to acetolactate synthase alsinhibiting herbicides of flixweed descurainia sophia l. Pdf steroids and phenolic compounds from descurainia sophia.
Molecules free fulltext extractions of oil from descurainia. Flixweed definition is a branching annual tansy mustard descurainia sophia that is native to europe but widely naturalized in north america. The present study investigated the inhibitory effects of an ethanol extract of d. Unlike the native descurainia species, flixweed has long pedicles and fruits. Alaskas many national parks, preserves, monuments and national historical parks are home to a host of natural, cultural, and historic wonders. Flixweed descurainia sophia mustard family brassicaceae description. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
Descurainia species, flixweed, herb sophia daves garden. They are similar in appearance to other mustards, sending up long erect stems and bearing small yellow or whitish flowers. Some species are toxic to livestock and become a nuisance when they grow in grazing fields. The plant list includes 92 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus descurainia. Descurainia is a genus of plants in the family brassicaceae which are known commonly as the tansymustards. Sixty male swiss albino mice were divided into 6 groups, group i. In china it is distributed throughout most of the wheat producing regions and has long been used in traditional chinese medicines to cure different ailments. Phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of descurainia sophia. The subacute toxicity test was done through oral administration to mice. The new york flora atlas is a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state, as well as information on plant habitats, associated ecological communities, and taxonomy. On the other hand, freeradical scavenging and antioxidant activity. The experiment was designed to measure the nutritional indices such as relative growth rate rgr, relative consumption rate rcr, efficiency of conversion of ingested food. Descurainia sophia profile california invasive plant council.
The species seeds still apparently arrive in finland with trains. Evaluation of genetic diversity amongst descurainia sophia. Sample of descurainia sophia was extracted in a soxhlet apparatus using light petroleum bp 6080 c then the solvent free extract was kept for further investigation. Effect of an ethanol extract of descurainia sophia seeds. Descurainia pinnata and descurainia sophia 5002522153. Hormonal and environmental regulation of seed germination in. It is a dominant weed in dark brown prairie and black prairie soils of southern alberta. Descurainia sophia is a member of the family brassicaceae. Antifeedant activity of descurainia sophia and thuja. Phytochemical profile and antioxidant properties of two. Rome iii diagnostic criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders, functional constipation.
Plants profile for descurainia pinnata western tansymustard. Extractions of oil from descurainia sophia seed using. A new norlignan from the seeds of descurainia sophia. The seeds of barberry and descurainia sophia were collected in the flowering stage from taft, iran in september 2014. In modern pharmacology, descurainia sophia has antiinflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, and anticancer activity. It is found throughout california to about 8500 feet 2600 m and inhabits agricultural land and other disturbed areas. In freechoice trials, chukar preferred western tansymustard seeds to. Flixweed, sometimes called tansy mustard, is a winter or summer annual or biennial broadleaf. Descurainia descurainia sophia vro agriculture victoria. A poultice of the plant has been used to ease the pain of toothache. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about descurainia species, flixweed, herb sophia descurainia sophia supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves gar. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. The herbarium numbers of barberry and descurainia sophia no. Phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of descurainia sophia webb ex prantl.
Antifeedant activity of the aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts of leaves of descurainia sophia l. Dormancy of flixweed seeds is deep at maturity and is maintained in soil for several months. The stems are greyish or bluish green and pubescent. It is found throughout california to about 8500 feet 2600 m and inhabits. Hepatoprotective effect of descurainia sophia seed extract.
The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Webb ex prantl has been traditionally prescribed as treatment for palpitation, varicose. However, their effects on human drug metabolizing enzyme dme activities have not been elucidated. Tracheophyta magnoliopsida cruciferae descurainia descurainia sophia. Different extracts of aerial parts and seeds of this plant have been shown to inhibit the growth of different cancer cell lines in vitro. Herb sophia definition is a hedge mustard descurainia sophia with long linear pods. Common names include flixweed, herb sophia and tansy mustard. Descurainia sophia seeds have a variety of pharmacological functions and been widely used in traditional folk medicine. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the protective effects of descurainia sophia seed extract on paracetamolinduced oxidative stress and acute liver injury in mice. The scientific name of herb sophia is descurainia sophia l. Phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of descurainia. National plant germplasm system covid19 update, march 23, 2020. The more intense way of building that prevails nowadays does flixweed no favours and they are not commonly found in new suburbs. Pdf cabi invasive species compendium datasheet find, read and cite.
Media in category descurainia sophia the following 34 files are in this category, out of 34 total. The effects of copper oxide nanoparticles and hydroalcoholic. It branches occasionally, and is more or less erect. Before requesting germplasm, scientists should consider their capacity to receive it. The journal publishes papers that describe translational and applied research focusing on practical aspects of disease diagnosis, development, and management in agricultural and horticultural crops. It is in flower from june to august, and the seeds ripen from august to september. Descurainia sophia, commonly known as flixweed, is an annual rarely biennial pioneer herb that colonises. Descurainia sophia is a annualbiennial growing to 0. Flixweed is one of the most abundant weeds in north america and china, and causes a reduction in crop yields. Herb sophia definition of herb sophia by merriamwebster.
To prepare the hydroalcoholic extracts of barberry and descurainia sophia, 200 g of plant seeds was. Separation and investigation of unsaponifiable matter fraction using glc the extracted lipid of descurainia sophia was saponified by refluxing with alcoholic koh on. In free choice trials, cattle in montana selected western tansymustard more often than herb sophia. Herbs annual, 102070100 cm tall, eglandular, sparsely to densely pubescent with dendritic trichomes, sometimes glabrous distally. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Additionally, dsa was split into five fractions in descending order of polarity, which were utilized to illustrate the mechanism together. Plant disease is the leading international journal for rapid reporting of research on new, emerging, and established plant diseases.
Webb ex prantl with 75% ethanol and purified by polyamide, silica gel, rpc18 and sephadex lh20 on column. Webb ex prantl flixweed, which belongs to the family brassicaceae cruciferae, originates from southern europe and north africa, and is widely distributed in northeastern china. In the present study, the antioxidant activity of c. Toxicological assessments of an ethanol extract complex of. Descurainia sophia wikispecies, free species directory. It was a common plant of waste ground in the 17th century but is now uncommon and scattered through england and wales. Schur desso on the germination and primary growth of barley. An annual, or rarely biennial, herb which is locally abundant as a weed in arable fields in light soils in e. The plant list includes a further 108 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus descurainia. It has an impressive range of medicinal uses and is a good source of proteins, amino acids, fatty acids, cholesterol.
An experiment was conducted under controlled conditions to study the effect of water extract of leaves, shoots and roots of either sisymbrium irio l. Descurainia sophia online atlas of the british and irish. Flixweed grows mainly in the south and southwest of the country and it can be found growing casually as far north as rovaniemi and kemijarvi. A strong decoction of the plant has proved excellent in the. Webb ex prantl flixweed, which originated in south europe and north africa, is a member of family brassicaceae and one of the most troublesome annual dicot weeds which is widely distributed throughout most of the major wheat producing regions in china 1,2,3. Erysimum species, however,have closely appressed, straight, two to three.
Descurainia sophia flixweed is an annual or biennial family brassicaceae found throughout california along roadsides, in agricultural fields, disturbed desert areas, scrub, grasslands and woodlands. Effect of an ethanol extract of descurainia sophia seeds on. All the samples were carefully cleaned to remove foreign matters. Descurainia sophia is widely distributed in china and is one of the most troublesome annual weeds. Herbicide control in field corn pre or post emergent control. Metabolic resistance to acetolactate synthase inhibiting. Journal of evidencebased effect of descurainia sophia l. Metabolic resistance, which is conferred by enhanced rates of herbicide. A splitsplit plot experiment in crd with three replications was used. For vascular plants occurring in wildlands or otherwise outside of cultivation in california, the jepson eflora contains taxonomic treatments, distribution maps, illustrations, photographs, and.
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