Limbarda crithmoides
Limbarda crithmoides, commonly known as golden pleon, is a resilient perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Characterized by its striking yellow blooms and aromatic foliage, this plant thrives in rocky, coastal environments. It holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in various cultures for its diverse therapeutic medicinal properties.
- Scientific name: Limbarda crithmoides
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Limbarda.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Limbarda | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Limbarda crithmoides, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Salz-Alant, while in Arabic, it is known as لمباردا ملحية. In Catalan, the name used is salsona, whereas in Spanish and French, it is commonly identified as Inula crithmoides.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Salz-Alant | Wikidata |
| ar | لمباردا ملحية | Wikidata |
| ca | salsona | Wikidata |
| es | Inula crithmoides | Wikidata |
| fr | Inula crithmoides | Wikidata |
| tr | Sahil andız otu | Wikidata |
| cy | Cedowydd suddlon | Wikidata |
| pt | Inula crithmoides | Wikidata |
| ga | ailleann Pheadair | Wikidata |
| cs | oman přímořský | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is also found growing within Germany. Its distribution extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically inhabiting the Baleares islands. Finally, the plant is recorded in the Mediterranean region on the island of Corse.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | 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 | Albania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Limbarda crithmoides has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include calcium oxalate, flavonoids, monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| calcium oxalate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monoterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |