Coreopsis

Tickseed

Coreopsis, commonly known as tickseed, is a versatile flowering plant celebrated for its vibrant, sun-loving blooms. Beyond its ornamental appeal in gardens, various species possess traditional medicinal properties. Used historically to support skin health and digestive wellness, this resilient perennial offers a beautiful blend of aesthetics and herbal utility.

  • Scientific name: Coreopsis
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Native range: Europe

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, its specific taxonomic designation is 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, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 金鸡菊属 (zh-hans), 金雞菊屬 (zh-hant), and 金雞菊屬 (zh-hk). In Poland, it is commonly called Nachyłek (pl), while in Russia, it is known as Корреопсис (ru).
Language Common Name Source
zh-hans 金鸡菊属 Wikidata
zh-hant 金雞菊屬 Wikidata
zh-hk 金雞菊屬 Wikidata
pl Nachyłek Wikidata
ru Кореопсис Wikidata
de Mädchenaugen Wikidata
yue 黃菊仔 Wikidata
az Koreopsis Wikidata
lt Gludas Wikidata
da Skønhedsøje Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across various regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be observed in Great Britain and Norway. Moving toward the central part of the continent, it is also found throughout Middle Europe. Specifically, the species inhabits parts of Austria and Belgium. Finally, its range extends further into Germany, completing its European footprint.

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

Chemicals

Coreopsis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, sesquiterpenes, sterols.

Total chemicals
3
Scientific sources
3

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
flavonoids 1 ★☆☆☆☆
sesquiterpenes 1 ★☆☆☆☆
sterols 1 ★☆☆☆☆