Grindelia squarrosa
Gum plant
Grindelia squarrosa, commonly known as gumweed, is a resilient perennial herb native to North American prairies. Renowned for its sticky, resinous foliage, this plant has long been utilized in traditional medicine. It is primarily valued for its potent expectorant properties, helping to soothe respiratory ailments and ease persistent coughing.
- Scientific name: Grindelia squarrosa
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and the genus Grindelia. These taxonomic layers define its biological position as a member of the sunflower family.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Grindelia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Grindelia squarrosa, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chyask, it is called Âhkévó'êstse, while in Ukrainian, it is known as Гринделія розчепірена. In Czech, the species is identified as grindelie rozkladitá, and in Estonian, it is called konks-vaiguvaak. Finally, in Finnish, this medicinal plant is commonly referred to as keltarilpiö.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| chy | Âhkévó'êstse | Wikidata |
| uk | Гринделія розчепірена | Wikidata |
| cs | grindelie rozkladitá | Wikidata |
| et | konks-vaiguvaak | Wikidata |
| fi | keltarilpiö | Wikidata |
| zh | 胶菀 | Wikidata |
| ar | عشبة قرانديلا | Wikidata |
| de | Sperriges Gummikraut | Wikidata |
| en | gum plant | Wikidata |
| en | curly-cup gumweed | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified in both Ireland and Sweden. Moving toward the central regions, it is also found throughout Middle Europe. Specifically, the species inhabits the landscapes of Belgium and Germany. Finally, its geographical range extends further east to include Poland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as gumweed, is utilized in traditional medicine primarily through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the stems, leaves, and flowering heads, are harvested to utilize the plant's characteristic sticky, resinous secretions. The aerial parts are often prepared as teas, tinctures, or decoctions to help soothe respiratory issues and support the immune system.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Grindelia squarrosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include grindelic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| grindelic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Grindelia squarrosa has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bronchitis, cough, fever, influenza, rhinitis.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| influenza | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhinitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |