False Tiger Moths
Dysphania · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
False Tiger Moths, scientifically known as Dysphania, is a genus of moths within the Erebidae family. Beyond their striking wing patterns, certain species and related flora play vital roles in ecological balance. Exploring their biological characteristics reveals fascinating connections between insect diversity and the medicinal potential of their habitats.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- False Tiger Moths · Goosefoot
- Scientific synonyms
- Neobotrydium · Cycloloma · 5 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- False Tiger Moths
- goosefoot
Scientific Names
Accepted name
DysphaniaSynonyms
- Neobotrydium
- Cycloloma
- Amorea
- Roubieva
- Orthosporum
- Petermannia
- Meiomeria
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- paicos
German:
- Drüsengänsefuß
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Amaranthaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is found within the genus Dysphania.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Dysphania |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in Denmark and Finland. The distribution also extends to the islands of Great Britain and the mainland of Sweden. Moving into Middle Europe, the species can be found within the borders of Austria. These locations collectively define the known natural habitat for this medicinal plant.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Middle Europe | Poland |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Dysphania has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antiviral.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Antioxidant
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Antiviral
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Preparations
Dysphania has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Essential oils.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Essential oils | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Essential oils
- Frontiers in pharmacology