Calendula tripterocarpa
Calendula tripterocarpa, commonly known as the three-winged marigold, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific arid regions. Valued for its unique botanical structure, it possesses bioactive compounds with potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Exploring this species offers fascinating insights into the diverse healing capabilities of specialized desert flora.
- Scientific name: Calendula tripterocarpa
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is further categorized into the family Asteraceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Calendula, which includes the species Calendula tripterocarpa.
| 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 diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. Within Southwestern Europe, its presence is specifically noted in Spain. The species also extends across Northern Africa, where it can be found in Algeria. Furthermore, its range includes the territories of Libya and Morocco. Finally, its distribution reaches as far east as Egypt.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calendula tripterocarpa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ni, Rutin, carotenoid, malondialdehyde, quercitrin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ni | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malondialdehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Calendula tripterocarpa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |