Caltha palustris
Marsh marigold
Caltha palustris, commonly known as Marsh Marigold, is a perennial herb flourishing in damp, marshy habitats. Renowned for its vibrant, butter-yellow blooms, it serves as an early spring herald. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, this resilient plant holds significant botanical interest for its ecological role and unique medicinal properties.
- Scientific name: Caltha palustris
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- 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 Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae within the genus Caltha.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Caltha | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Caltha palustris, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In Luxembourgish, it is called Eeërblumm, while in Chinese, it is identified as 驴蹄草 (zh-hans, zh-cn), 驢蹄草 (zh-hant), or 驢蹄草 (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| lb | Eeërblumm | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 驴蹄草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 驢蹄草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 驢蹄草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 驴蹄草 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 驴蹄草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 驢蹄草 | Wikidata |
| pl | knieć błotna | Wikidata |
| fr | Populage des marais | Wikidata |
| hu | mocsári gólyahír | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the northern regions of Europe. It can be found growing within the coastal and inland habitats of Denmark. Its range also extends to the northern territories of Finland and the islands of Iceland. Additionally, the species is present in the Faroe Islands, known locally as Føroyar. Finally, the plant is documented throughout the various landscapes of Great Britain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Activities
Caltha palustris has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Caltha palustris has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |