Coreopsis tinctoria
Plains coreopsis
Coreopsis tinctoria, commonly known as Harebell Coreopsis or Golden Tickseed, is a vibrant annual herb celebrated for its brilliant yellow blooms. Beyond its ornamental charm in gardens, this plant holds historical significance in traditional herbalism, valued for its striking natural pigments and its presence in diverse botanical landscapes worldwide.
- Scientific name: Coreopsis tinctoria
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Coreopsis tinctoria, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, it is situated within the genus Coreopsis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Coreopsis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Coreopsis tinctoria, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 两色金鸡菊 (zh-hans), 兩色金雞菊 (zh-hant), and 兩色金雞菊 (zh-hk). In Japan, it is known as ハルシャギク (ja), while in Poland, it is called Nachyłek barwierski (pl).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 两色金鸡菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 兩色金雞菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 兩色金雞菊 | Wikidata |
| ja | ハルシャギク | Wikidata |
| pl | Nachyłek barwierski | Wikidata |
| ru | Кореопсис красильный | Wikidata |
| az | Boyaq koreopsisi | Wikidata |
| sv | Tigeröga | Wikidata |
| zh | 两色金鸡菊 | Wikidata |
| fa | گل اشرفی | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in Great Britain and Norway. Its presence extends into Middle Europe, where it is distributed throughout Germany and Austria. Additionally, the species is documented within the borders of Belgium. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit various European environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as tansy mustard, is characterized by its distinct morphological features used in various medicinal applications. The most striking aspect of the plant is its vibrant flowers, which are presented in dense, yellow-colored capitulia. These composite heads are often harvested as flowering tops, a part of the plant that contains a concentrated amount of active compounds. Below these bright displays, the leaves are typically deeply divided or lobed, providing a lush green backdrop to the blooming structure. Each individual flower within the cluster contributes to the overall medicinal profile of the plant's aerial parts.- Total parts
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 13
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flowering tops | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flower | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| capitula | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| buds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Coreopsis tinctoria has 45 reported phytochemicals identified across 71 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include marein, flavonoids, okanin, chlorogenic acid, flavanomarein.
- Total chemicals
- 45
- Scientific sources
- 71
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| marein | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| flavonoids | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| okanin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavanomarein | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| taxifolin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoliquiritigenin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isookanin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Coreopsis tinctoria has 11 reported activities identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycemic, Antibacterial, Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Coreopsis tinctoria has 35 reported medicinal uses identified across 43 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, apoptosis, glucose intolerance, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 35
- Scientific sources
- 43
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| insulin resistance | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose intolerance | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chronic myelogenous leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diabetic Nephropathy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NAFLD | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |