smooth peruvian daisy

Galinsoga parviflora · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (17 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Smooth Peruvian daisy, scientifically known as Galinsoga parviflora, is a versatile annual herb found in tropical regions. Widely utilized in traditional medicine, it is renowned for its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties. Often considered a weed, this plant offers significant ethnobotanical value for treating various skin ailments and digestive issues.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Gallant Soldier · Lesser Peruvian-Daisy · 14 more
Scientific synonyms
Galinsoga Semicalva Var. Percalva · Sabazia Microglossa · 16 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Galinsoga parviflora var semicalva
  • Galinsoga semicalva var. percalva
  • Galinsoga parviflora var. semicalva
  • Galinsoga semicalva
  • Galinsoga semicalva var percalva
  • estrellita
  • albahaca silvestre
  • Cundinamarca y Boyacá
  • Guascas
  • mercurial
  • pacoyuyu fino
  • Pajarito
  • saetilla
  • Sogamoso y oriente de Boyacá
  • Botón de oro
  • Estrellita
  • Guasca
  • Yerba boba
  • pacoyuyo

German:

  • Kleinblütiges Knopfkraut
  • Kleinblütiges Franzosenkraut
  • Franzosenkraut
  • Zranzosenkraut
  • kleinblütiges Knopfkraut
  • Kleinblütiges Franzosenkraut
  • Kleinbluetiges Franzosenkraut
  • Kleinbluetiges Knopfkraut
  • Franzosenkraut

French:

  • Galinsoga à petites fleurs
  • galinsoga glabre
  • Guasca
  • galinsoga glabre
  • galinsoga à petites fleurs
  • Galinsoga a petites fleurs
  • Galinsoge à petites fleurs

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Galinsoga parviflora

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized within the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Galinsoga.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Asterales WCVP
Family Asteraceae WCVP
Genus Galinsoga WCVP

Distribution

This plant, Galinsoga parviflora, exhibits a specific presence across several regions in Northern Europe. Its documented distribution includes the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. In the northernmost reaches of the continent, it can also be found within the borders of Finland. The species extends its range westward to include the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its geographical footprint encompasses the rugged landscapes of Norway.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Denmark WCVP
Northern Europe Finland 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

Chemicals

Galinsoga parviflora has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, Flavonoids, Saponins, Tannins, Terpenoids.

Chemicals reported in Galinsoga parviflora
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CHLOROGENIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Saponins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Terpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CHLOROGENIC ACID

  1. Bioresource technology

Flavonoids

  1. Heliyon

Saponins

  1. Heliyon

Tannins

  1. Heliyon

Terpenoids

  1. Heliyon

Activities

Galinsoga parviflora has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiaging, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antioxidant Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiaging Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antidiabetic Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antifungal Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Galinsoga parviflora has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cold, colorectal cancer, hyperglycemia, inflammation, malaria.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
cold Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
colorectal cancer Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
hyperglycemia Bioresource technology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
inflammation Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
malaria Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
oxidative stress Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆