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

Conditions

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

Conditions investigated for Chrysanthemum
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Inflammatory bowel disease 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Alzheimer's disease 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Acute kidney injury 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anti-allergic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Brain cancers 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Diabetes complications 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hyperuricemia 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Infectious diseases 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ischemic stroke 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Heliyon

Inflammatory bowel disease

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Fitoterapia

Alzheimer's disease

  1. Fitoterapia

Acute kidney injury

  1. Fitoterapia

Anti-allergic

  1. Heliyon

Brain cancers

  1. Fitoterapia

Diabetes complications

  1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Hyperuricemia

  1. Fitoterapia

Infectious diseases

  1. Fitoterapia

Ischemic stroke

  1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Chrysanthemum has 10 reported preparations identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Chrysanthemum extracts, chrysanthemum water extract, complex polysaccharide, infusions, medicinal herb.

Preparations reported for Chrysanthemum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Chrysanthemum extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Chrysanthemum water extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Complex polysaccharide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Infusions 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Medicinal herb 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Organic chrysanthemum extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Organic extracts from the petals of five chrysanthemum cultivars 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tea 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Teas 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Water extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Chrysanthemum extracts

  1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Chrysanthemum water extract

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Complex polysaccharide

  1. International journal of biological macromolecules

Infusions

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal herb

  1. Molecular horticulture

Organic chrysanthemum extracts

  1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Organic extracts from the petals of five chrysanthemum cultivars

  1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Tea

  1. Molecular horticulture

Teas

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Water extracts

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity