Anthemis maritima
Anthemis maritima, commonly known as sea chamomile, is a resilient perennial herb native to coastal regions. Characterized by its delicate white daisy-like flowers and aromatic foliage, this plant thrives in sandy soils. Traditionally valued for its soothing properties, it serves as a vital component in various medicinal herbal preparations.
- Scientific name: Anthemis maritima
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Anthemis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anthemis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by several different names depending on the language and region. In Arabic, it is referred to as أربيان بحري, while in Slovenian, it is commonly called morska kamilica. Additionally, in French, the botanical name is frequently used as the common name, known as Anthémis maritime.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | أربيان بحري | Wikidata |
| sl | morska kamilica | Wikidata |
| fr | Anthémis maritime | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across various regions of Southwestern Europe. Its presence can be observed throughout the coastal areas of France and Portugal. Additionally, it is found inhabiting the island of Corse. The species also grows within the Mediterranean territories of Sardegna. Finally, its geographical range extends to the Baleares islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Anthemis maritima, is primarily utilized in medicinal applications through its aerial parts, which encompass the visible structures growing above the ground. These parts include the leafy stems, the foliage, and the characteristic flowering heads. By collecting the entire aerial portion of the plant, practitioners can access the essential oils and bioactive compounds concentrated within the leaves and flowers, which are often the most potent components for therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Anthemis maritima has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include astragalin, coumarins, cyanidin 3,5-diglucoside, flavonoids, kaempferol 3-O-rutinoside.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| astragalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyanidin 3,5-diglucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol 3-O-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anthemis maritima has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Anthemis maritima has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, cancer, inflammation, wound-healing.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound-healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |