Doronicum
Doronicum, commonly known as Leopard's Bane, is a genus of perennial flowering plants within the Asteraceae family. Renowned for their vibrant yellow, daisy-like blooms, these hardy perennials thrive in woodland settings. While historically used in traditional medicine, they are primarily celebrated today for their striking ornamental beauty in gardens.
- Scientific name: Doronicum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Doronicum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Doronicum, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic region. In Simplified Chinese, it is commonly called 多榔菊属 (zh-hans) or 多榔菊属 (zh-cn), and it is similarly identified as 多榔菊属 (zh-sg) in Singapore. In Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 多榔菊屬 (zh-hant), and it is also known as 多榔菊屬 (zh-hk) in Hong Kong.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 多榔菊属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 多榔菊屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 多榔菊屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 多榔菊属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 多榔菊属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 多榔菊屬 | Wikidata |
| eo | Doroniko | Wikidata |
| pl | Omieg | Wikidata |
| ru | Дороникум | Wikidata |
| be | Даронікум | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | 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 |
Activities
Doronicum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Doronicum has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include constipation, inflammation, insect bites, pain, parasitic worms.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| constipation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insect bites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasitic worms | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |