treasure flower
Gazania rigens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Treasure flower, scientifically known as Gazania rigens, is a vibrant, sun-loving perennial celebrated for its striking, daisy-like blooms. Native to Southern Africa, this resilient plant thrives in coastal soils. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it holds traditional medicinal value, often utilized for its soothing properties in various herbal remedies.
Names
Common Names
- Treasure Flower
- gazania
- treasure-flower
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- geäugte Gazanie
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Gazania rigensSynonyms
- Othonna rigens
- Melanchrysum rigens
- Meridiana ringens
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Gazania.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gazania | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, it can be found within the borders of Great Britain. Moving toward Southwestern Europe, the species is located in the Baleares islands. It also inhabits the island of Corse and stretches across the mainland of France. Finally, its range extends further south to include Portugal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gazania rigens has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4-D, Costunolide.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2,4-D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Costunolide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2,4-D
- Bioresources and bioprocessing
Costunolide
- Bioresources and bioprocessing
Activities
Gazania rigens has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Bioresources and bioprocessing (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gazania rigens has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anti-allergic, antioxidant.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| anti-allergic | Bioresources and bioprocessing (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | Bioresources and bioprocessing (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cell suspension cultures | Bioresources and bioprocessing (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |