Darmera peltata
Darmera peltata, commonly known as Marsh Marigold or Umbrella Plant, is a perennial herb prized for its large, kidney-shaped leaves. While primarily used as an ornamental shade plant, it holds traditional medicinal value in various cultures for treating skin ailments and inflammation due to its unique bioactive properties.
- Scientific name: Darmera peltata
- Family: Saxifragaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Saxifragales and placed in the family Saxifragaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Darmera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Saxifragaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Darmera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in the Faroe Islands, Great Britain, and Ireland. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species is also present in Middle Europe. Specifically, it inhabits parts of Germany within this central region. Additionally, its range extends through the Czechia-Slovakia area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
Activities
Darmera peltata has 2 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Prooxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Prooxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |