teazel
Dipsacus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Teasel, scientifically known as Dipsacus, is a distinctive biennial herb characterized by its prickly, architectural flower heads and serrated leaves. Valued in traditional herbalism for its diuretic and restorative properties, this resilient plant thrives in diverse habitats, offering a fascinating blend of botanical utility and striking visual elegance.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- teasel
- teasels
- teazles
- teazel
Scientific Names
Accepted name
DipsacusSynonyms
- Galedragon
- Acaenops
- Simenia
- Virga
- Trichocephalum
- Dipsacella
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Simenia
German:
- Karde
- Karde
- Karden
French:
- Cardère
- cardères
- Cardère
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Dipsacus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Dipsacus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antinociceptive
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Conditions
Dipsacus has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Alzheimer's disease, bone fracture, cancer, fibromyalgia.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bone fracture | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fibromyalgia | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Alzheimer's disease
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Bone fracture
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Cancer
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Fibromyalgia
- Chemistry & biodiversity