Erigeron sumatrensis
Erigeron sumatrensis, commonly known as Sumatran fleabane, is a rare medicinal herb native to specific tropical highland regions. Renowned for its delicate floral structure, this plant contains unique bioactive compounds. Traditional practitioners utilize its extracts to address inflammatory conditions, offering a fascinating subject for modern pharmacological research and study.
- Scientific name: Erigeron sumatrensis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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, known scientifically as Erigeron sumatrensis, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is commonly known as 苏门白酒草 (zh), 苏门白酒草 (zh-hans), or 苏门白酒草 (zh-cn), and is also referred to as 竹叶艾 (zh). Additionally, in the Dutch language, it is identified as hoge fijnstraal (nl).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 苏门白酒草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 苏门白酒草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 苏门白酒草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 竹叶艾 | Wikidata |
| nl | hoge fijnstraal | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several parts of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in Great Britain, Ireland, and Sweden. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species is also found within Middle Europe. Specifically, it can be located in the territories of both Belgium and Germany. Consequently, its distribution covers a significant stretch from the northern coasts to the central European plains.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
Chemicals
Erigeron sumatrensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include K+, Proline.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| K+ | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |