Filipendula ulmaria subsp. picbaueri

Filipendula ulmaria picbaueri

Filipendula ulmaria subsp. picbaueri, commonly known as meadowsweet, is a perennial herb celebrated for its aromatic, creamy blossoms. Historically valued in traditional medicine, it contains salicylic acid derivatives, making it a natural precursor to aspirin. This plant is widely utilized for its soothing anti-inflammatory and antacid therapeutic properties.

  • Scientific name: Filipendula ulmaria subsp. picbaueri
  • Family: Rosaceae
  • Native range: Europe

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosales and family Rosaceae, it is classified under the genus Filipendula. Specifically, it is identified as the subspecies picbaueri of the species Filipendula ulmaria.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Rosales WCVP
Family Rosaceae WCVP
Genus Filipendula WCVP

Common Names

This plant is known by several names depending on the language, such as Filipendula ulmaria picbaueri in English (en) and tužebník jilmový Picbauerův in Czech (cs).
Language Common Name Source
en Filipendula ulmaria picbaueri Wikidata
cs tužebník jilmový Picbauerův Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence across several European regions. In Middle Europe, its distribution encompasses Austria as well as the areas of Czechia and Slovakia. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, it can be found within the borders of Romania. The species also extends into Eastern Europe, specifically inhabiting Belarus. Finally, its range reaches the Crimean Peninsula, marking its presence in the Krym region.

Region Area Source
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Southeastern Europe Romania WCVP
Eastern Europe Belarus WCVP
Eastern Europe Krym WCVP
Eastern Europe Central European Russia WCVP
Eastern Europe East European Russia WCVP
Eastern Europe South European Russia WCVP
Eastern Europe Ukraine WCVP
Siberia Altay WCVP