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golden-saxifrage

Chrysosplenium · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

golden-saxifrage, scientifically known as Chrysosplenium, is a resilient medicinal herb prized for its unique therapeutic properties. Found in specialized habitats, this plant offers potent bioactive compounds used in traditional healing. Understanding its botanical profile and pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its role in natural wellness and modern herbalism.

Family
Saxifragaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Golden-Saxifrage · Golden-Saxifrages · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Chrysosplenium

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Milzkräuter
  • Milzkraut
  • Milzkräuter

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Saxifragales. Finally, it is a member of the family Saxifragaceae and the genus Chrysospelnium.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Saxifragales
Family Saxifragaceae
Genus Chrysosplenium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several countries in Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The species is also documented to inhabit the landscapes of Norway. Consequently, its range is concentrated within these particular northern regions.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Svalbard
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Chrysosplenium has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Steroids, triterpenoids.

Chemicals reported in Chrysosplenium
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Steroids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
triterpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoids

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Steroids

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

triterpenoids

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Chrysosplenium has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Hepatoprotective.

Activities reported in Chrysosplenium
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatoprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Hepatoprotective

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Chrysosplenium has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, hepatobiliary diseases.

Conditions investigated for Chrysosplenium
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Cholecystitis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cholelithiasis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatobiliary diseases 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cholecystitis

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Cholelithiasis

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Hepatobiliary diseases

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology