Dittrichia viscosa
Dittrichia viscosa, commonly known as tree fleabane, is a resilient, resinous perennial herb found throughout the Mediterranean. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it is traditionally used to treat inflammation, wounds, and gastrointestinal issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential in pharmacological research for developing diverse therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Dittrichia viscosa
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is categorized within the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Dittrichia.
| 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 viscosa, is recognized by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In French, it is referred to as Inule visqueuse, while in Hebrew, it is called טיון דביק. The Catalan language uses the name olivarda, and in Corsican, it is known as Pecita. Additionally, in Italian, the species is commonly called Inula viscosa.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Inule visqueuse | Wikidata |
| he | טיון דביק | Wikidata |
| ca | olivarda | Wikidata |
| co | Pecita | Wikidata |
| it | Inula viscosa | Wikidata |
| ar | طيون دبق | Wikidata |
| cy | Cedowydd prennaidd | Wikidata |
| scn | Inula viscosa | Wikidata |
| ast | Dittrichia mafosa | Wikidata |
| kab | Amagraman | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a varied presence across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range extends to include both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species can be found growing in Belgium and Germany. Its distribution further reaches the Mediterranean as part of Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it is known to inhabit the Baleares islands within that southern region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Tansy hemp, possesses various parts that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The aromatic leaves are a primary source of its medicinal value, especially when used as fresh leaves in topical applications to soothe skin irritations. The bright yellow flowers also contribute to the plant's chemical complexity, often being processed to create potent extracts used in traditional remedies. Furthermore, the plant is rich in bioactive compounds that can be isolated as essential oils, which are highly valued for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory characteristics.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 8
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fresh leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Essential Oils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dittrichia viscosa has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, 3-O-methylquercetin, Bornyl acetate, borneol, caryophyllene oxide.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-O-methylquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bornyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| borneol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hispidulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inuviscolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monoterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nepetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dittrichia viscosa has 18 reported activities identified across 35 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticancer, Cytotoxic, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 18
- Scientific sources
- 35
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| Anticancer | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiphlogistic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dittrichia viscosa has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, Gastric ulcers, breast cancer, hypertension, poliovirus type 1.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastric ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| poliovirus type 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| prostate cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |