Galinsoga parviflora
Galinsoga parviflora, commonly known as Gallant Soldier, is a resilient herbaceous plant found in tropical and subtropical regions. Often viewed as a weed, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin inflammations, wounds, and digestive issues across diverse cultures.
- Scientific name: Galinsoga parviflora
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Galinsoga parviflora has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiaging, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Galinsoga parviflora has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cold, colorectal cancer, hyperglycemia, inflammation, malaria.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colorectal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |