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.
Names
Common Names
- gallant soldier
- lesser Peruvian-daisy
- small-flowered galinsoga
- small-flowered quickweed
- Gallant-soldier
- dumb-nettle
- galinsoga-weed
- potato-weed
- small-flower galinsoga
- yellow-weed
- Galinsoga Weed
- Kew Weed
- Potato Weed
- Smaal-Flowered Galinsoga
- Yellow Weed
- smooth Peruvian daisy
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 parvifloraSynonyms
- Galinsoga semicalva var. percalva
- Sabazia microglossa
- Galinsoga parviflora f. parceglandulosa
- Galinsoga parviflora f. subeglandulosa
- Vigolina acmella
- Galinsoga parviflora var. adenophora
- Wiborgia acmelea
- Wiborgia parviflora
- Galinsoga parviflora var. semicalva
- Adventina parviflora
- Baziasa microglossa
- Galinsoga acmella
- Galinsoga hirsuta
- Galinsoga laciniata
- Galinsoga quinqueradiata
- Galinsoga semicalva
- Stemmatella sodiroi
- Sabazia microglossa var. puberula
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.
| 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
- Bioresource technology
Flavonoids
- Heliyon
Saponins
- Heliyon
Tannins
- Heliyon
Terpenoids
- 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |