Centipeda minima
Sneezweed
Centipeda minima, commonly known as the small centipede plant, is a versatile medicinal herb cherished in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and skin ailments, making it a vital subject for pharmacological research and wellness.
- Scientific name: Centipeda minima
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Centipeda minima, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Asterales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is categorized under the genus Centipeda.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Centipeda | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Centipeda minima, is known by various common names across different regions and languages. In Korea, it is referred to as 중대가리풀 (ko), while in Japan, it is called トキンソウ (ja). In Vietnam, the plant is known as Cóc mằn (vi), and in Chinese-speaking regions, it is identified as 石胡荽 (zh) in mainland China and 石胡荽 (zh-tw) in Taiwan.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 중대가리풀 | Wikidata |
| zh | 石胡荽 | Wikidata |
| vi | Cóc mẵn | Wikidata |
| ja | トキンソウ | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 石胡荽 | Wikidata |
| lzh | 石胡荽 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 石胡荽 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 石胡荽 | Wikidata |
| id | Pecah pinggan | Wikidata |
| jv | Mbakoan | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several continents and climatic zones. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented in countries such as Belgium and Germany. Its range extends significantly into West Tropical Africa, specifically within the nation of Liberia. Furthermore, the species can be found in the Western Indian Ocean region. This oceanic distribution includes both the island of Mauritius and the large landmass of Madagascar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Centipeda minima, is characterized by its classification as small, creeping herbs that typically form dense mats across the ground. As herbaceous plants, they lack woody stems, instead possessing soft, green, and often slender structures that allow them to spread efficiently through moist habitats. These delicate herb parts are the primary focus for medicinal use, as the essential oils and bioactive compounds are concentrated throughout the succulent foliage and stems.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| herbs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Centipeda minima has 26 reported phytochemicals identified across 42 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-O-angeloylplenolin, Brevilin A, brevilin A, arnicolide D, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 26
- Scientific sources
- 42
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6-O-angeloylplenolin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Brevilin A | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| brevilin A | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| arnicolide D | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Arnicolide C | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Arnicolide D | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arnicolide C | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2beta-(Isobutyryloxy)florilenalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Centipeda minima has 5 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Hepatoprotective, Antibacterial, Antineoplastic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Centipeda minima has 27 reported medicinal uses identified across 44 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rhinitis, sinusitis, breast cancer, headache, nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
- Total uses
- 27
- Scientific sources
- 44
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhinitis | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| sinusitis | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| headache | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| nasopharyngeal carcinoma | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melanoma | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| non-small cell lung cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |