Calendula arvensis
Calendula arvensis, commonly known as field marigold, is a resilient annual herb native to Europe. Distinguished by its bright yellow, daisy-like blooms, this plant thrives in disturbed soils. While less famous than its garden cousin, it holds traditional significance in herbal medicine for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Scientific name: Calendula arvensis
- Family: Asteraceae
- 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 Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Calendula.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Calendula | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several key regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution includes territories such as Great Britain and Sweden. Moving toward the central part of the continent, the species is also well-established in Middle Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Austria and Belgium. Furthermore, its range extends through the Middle European landscapes of Czechia and Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calendula arvensis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5a, fatty acids, flavonoid, flavonoids, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Calendula arvensis has 6 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antimutagenic, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Calendula arvensis has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wound, Candida tropicalis, liver cancer.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wound | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida tropicalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |