Florist's daisy

Chrysanthemum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Sparse (70 studies) · ★★☆☆☆

Florist's daisy, scientifically known as Chrysanthemum, is a versatile medicinal plant celebrated for its therapeutic properties. Rich in essential oils and bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used to soothe inflammation, relieve respiratory ailments, and reduce stress. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this resilient herb offers profound benefits for holistic wellness.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Flower · Seed
Common names
Daisy · Chrysanthemums · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Hulteniella · Dendranthema · 1 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Chrysanthemum

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • crisantemo
  • Crisantemos

German:

  • Chrysanthemen

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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. Finally, it is identified by the genus Chrysanthemum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Chrysanthemum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the territories of Germany and Poland. Its distribution also extends to the Czechia-Slovakia region within the same central zone. Moving toward Southwestern Europe, the species is established in France. Finally, the plant is also documented inhabiting the Baleares islands.

Region Area
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Poland
Southwestern Europe Baleares
Southwestern Europe France
Southwestern Europe Portugal
Southeastern Europe Bulgaria
Southeastern Europe Italy
Southeastern Europe Romania
Eastern Europe Central European Russia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Chrysanthemum has 2 reported plant parts identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, seed.

Plant parts reported in Chrysanthemum
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Flower 7 supporting sources ★★★★☆
Seed 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flower

  1. BMC genomics
  2. Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology
  3. RSC advances
  4. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
  5. Heliyon
View 2 additional sources
  1. Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry
  2. Pharmacological research

Seed

  1. Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry

Chemicals

Chrysanthemum has 23 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Linarin, Anthocyanins, CHLOROGENIC ACID, CHLOROPHYLL B, Carbendazim.

Chemicals reported in Chrysanthemum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Linarin 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anthocyanins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CHLOROGENIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CHLOROPHYLL B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Carbendazim 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Carotenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cyanidin 3-glucoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Eupatilin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isorhamnetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isorhoifolin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Linarin

  1. Plant physiology
  2. Fitoterapia

Anthocyanins

  1. Photochemistry and photobiology

CHLOROGENIC ACID

  1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

CHLOROPHYLL B

  1. Photochemistry and photobiology

Carbendazim

  1. Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry

Carotenoids

  1. Photochemistry and photobiology

Cyanidin 3-glucoside

  1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Eupatilin

  1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Isorhamnetin

  1. Heliyon

Isorhoifolin

  1. Plant physiology

Activities

Chrysanthemum has 6 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Hepatoprotective, Nephroprotective.

Activities reported in Chrysanthemum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 4 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Anticancer 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatoprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Nephroprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Neuroprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
  3. Heliyon
  4. Fitoterapia

Anticancer

  1. Heliyon
  2. Fitoterapia

Antimicrobial

  1. Heliyon

Hepatoprotective

  1. Heliyon

Nephroprotective

  1. Heliyon

Neuroprotective

  1. Fitoterapia

Medicinal Uses

Chrysanthemum has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, inflammatory bowel disease, Alzheimer's disease, acute kidney injury, anti-allergic.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
antioxidant Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
inflammatory bowel disease Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Alzheimer's disease Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
acute kidney injury Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
anti-allergic Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
brain cancers Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
diabetes complications BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
hyperuricemia Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
infectious diseases Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
ischemic stroke Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Chrysanthemum extracts Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
chrysanthemum water extract Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
complex polysaccharide International journal of biological macromolecules (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
infusions Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
medicinal herb Molecular horticulture (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
organic chrysanthemum extracts Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
organic extracts from the petals of five chrysanthemum cultivars Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
tea Molecular horticulture (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
teas Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
water extracts Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆