leopard's-bane
Doronicum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
leopard's-bane, scientifically known as Doronicum, is a genus of perennial herbs celebrated for their vibrant, golden daisy-like blooms. While aesthetically stunning in woodland gardens, these plants contain potent alkaloids. Historically used in traditional medicine, they require careful handling due to their toxicity if ingested incorrectly or improperly processed.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Leopard'S-Bane · Leopard'S-Banes · 1 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Grammarthron · Fullartonia
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- leopard's-bane
- Leopard's-banes
- Leopard's Bane
Scientific Names
Accepted name
DoronicumSynonyms
- Grammarthron
- Fullartonia
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Gämswurzen
- Gamswurz
- Gamswurzen
- Gämswurz
- Gemswurz
- Gemswurzen
- Gemswurz
- Gamswurzen
- Gemswurzen
- Gämswurz
- Gämswurzen
French:
- Doronique
- Aronicum
- Doronic
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Doronicum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Doronicum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated throughout Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark. Additionally, the species is present across the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Its range also extends further north into the territories of Norway. Finally, these medicinal plants are documented to inhabit various regions of Sweden.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Doronicum has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antitumor.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Antioxidant
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Antitumor
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Conditions
Doronicum has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include constipation, inflammation, insect bites, pain, parasitic worms.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammation | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Insect bites | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pain | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Parasitic worms | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Constipation
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Inflammation
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Insect bites
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Pain
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Parasitic worms
- Chemistry & biodiversity