Dahlia pinnata
Dahlia pinnata, commonly known as the Pinnate Dahlia, is a striking perennial celebrated for its vibrant, multi-layered blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty in gardens, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value. Historically, various parts of the plant have been utilized in traditional medicine to treat diverse ailments and inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Dahlia pinnata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is classified in the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Dahlia, specifically as the species Dahlia pinnata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dahlia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in Great Britain and Ireland. Its presence extends even further north into the country of Norway. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is well-established within Germany. Finally, its range reaches into Hungary, completing its distribution across these specific territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dahlia pinnata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include IL-10, IL-6, Kaempferol-3-rutinoside, flavonoids, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| IL-10 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IL-6 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kaempferol-3-rutinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sugars | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |