Dittrichia graveolens
Inula graveolens
Dittrichia graveolens, commonly known as woody ragwort, is a resilient perennial herb found throughout Mediterranean and subtropical regions. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and bright yellow flowers, this plant possesses significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its diverse antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant healing properties.
- Scientific name: Dittrichia graveolens
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Asterales and falls into the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Dittrichia, specifically as the species Dittrichia graveolens.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dittrichia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dittrichia graveolens, is recognized by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In German, it is referred to as Schmalblättriger Klebalaant, while in Catalan, it goes by the name olivardó. Its Corsican designation is Pecitella, and in Welsh, it is called Cedowydd drewllyd. Additionally, in Arabic, the plant is known as طباق نفاح.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Schmalblättriger Klebalant | Wikidata |
| ca | olivardó | Wikidata |
| co | Pecitella | Wikidata |
| cy | Cedowydd drewllyd | Wikidata |
| ar | طباق نفاح | Wikidata |
| cs | ditrichie smradlavá | Wikidata |
| pl | omanowiec wonny | Wikidata |
| arz | طباق نفاح | Wikidata |
| he | טיון חריף | Wikidata |
| co | Inula odora | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be specifically noted within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it is commonly found throughout the landscapes of Germany and the Netherlands. The species also inhabits the central territories of Austria. Furthermore, its range extends into the regions of Czechia and Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Tansy ragwort, utilizes various structures for its growth and medicinal properties. The underground portion consists of a robust system of roots that anchor the plant and store nutrients. Above the soil line, the epigaeal parts include the stems and leaves, which emerge from the base to facilitate photosynthesis. Finally, the aerial parts encompass the entire visible structure above the ground, most notably the bright yellow, disc-shaped flower heads that characterize its seasonal blooming period.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epigeal parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dittrichia graveolens has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-epi-isoinuviscolide, 8-epi-helenalin, bigelovin, borneol, inuviscolide.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4-epi-isoinuviscolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-epi-helenalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bigelovin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| borneol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inuviscolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tomentosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dittrichia graveolens has 7 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Anticholinesterase, Antifungal, Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dittrichia graveolens has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anticholinesterase, antioxidant, antipyretic.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |