Erigeron bonariensis
Erigeron bonarienensis, commonly known as the Bonariensis fleabane, is a resilient perennial herb native to South American landscapes. Renowned for its delicate, daisy-like blooms, this plant possesses diverse ethnobotanical properties. It is traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial qualities to support holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Erigeron bonariensis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Erigeron bonarienensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Erigeron.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Erigeron | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Erigeron bonarienis, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 香丝草 (including the simplified forms zh-hans and zh-cn), as well as 蓑衣草 and 金龙胆草.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 香丝草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 香丝草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 香丝草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蓑衣草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 金龙胆草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 野地黄菊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 野塘蒿 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence is noted within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it can be found distributed across Austria and Belgium. The plant also inhabits much of Germany. Finally, its geographical reach extends into the Netherlands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Erigeron bonarienensis, can be utilized in its medicinal applications across various forms of its anatomy. While much of the herbal study focuses on the whole plants to capture a full spectrum of its chemical properties, specific preparations may target the individual leaf or the collective group of leaves to isolate particular compounds. Whether using the entire organism or focusing solely on the foliage, understanding these distinct plant parts is essential for proper botanical identification and therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Erigeron bonariensis has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Erigeron bonariensis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include aging, malaria.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |