Dipsacus
Teazel
Dipsacus, commonly known as teasel, is a distinctive genus of flowering plants in the Caprifoliaceae family. Characterized by prickly, cone-shaped flower heads and architectural foliage, these resilient perennials thrive in meadows. Beyond their ornamental value, various species hold historical significance in traditional medicine for their diverse therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Dipsacus
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Dipsacales and the family Caprifoliaceae. It is ultimately classified under the genus Dipsacus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dipsacus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dipsacus, is referred to by several regional names in Chinese across different linguistic conventions. In Simplified Chinese, it is identified as 川续断属 (zh-hans) and 川续断属 (zh-cn), while in Singaporean usage, the same characters are employed as 川续断属 (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 川續斷屬 (zh-hant), a form also utilized in Hong Kong as 川續斷屬 (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 川续断属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 川續斷屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 川續斷屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 川续断属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 川续断属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 川續斷屬 | Wikidata |
| eo | Kardilo | Wikidata |
| pl | szczeć | Wikidata |
| ku-arab | ستریپۆر | Wikidata |
| ku-latn | Strîpor | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Great Britain. Its presence also extends to the island of Ireland and the country of Sweden. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species is documented in Middle Europe. Specifically, its geographical range includes the territory of Austria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
Activities
Dipsacus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dipsacus has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, bone fracture, cancer, fibromyalgia.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bone fracture | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fibromyalgia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |