Geum quellyon
Geum quellyon, commonly known as the meadow burnet, is a resilient perennial herb native to various temperate regions. Characterized by its delicate yellow blossoms and serrated foliage, this plant holds significant value in traditional herbalism. It is often studied for its unique phytochemical properties and potential medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Geum quellyon
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Geum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Geum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Geum quellyon, is referred to by various names across different languages and cultures. In Malayalam, it is called ഗിയം ക്വല്ലിയോൺ, while in Persian, it is known as ژئوم. Its Bengali common name is জিয়াম, and in Icelandic, it is called Rauðdalafífill. Additionally, in Chinese, it is identified as 凯利路边青.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | ഗിയം ക്വല്ലിയോൺ | Wikidata |
| fa | ژئوم | Wikidata |
| bn | জিয়াম | Wikidata |
| is | Rauðdalafífill | Wikidata |
| zh | 凯利路边青 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红花水杨梅 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a highly fragmented geographical distribution across several continents. In Northern Europe, its presence is recorded within the region of Great Britain. Moving to the Western part of South America, it can be found growing in Bolivia. The species also inhabits Southern South America, specifically covering the Central region of Chile. Furthermore, its range extends into the South of Chile to complete its global distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile South | WCVP |