Limnanthes douglasii
Limnanthes douglasii, commonly known as meadowfoam, is a captivating perennial herb native to North America. Renowned for its striking white blooms, this plant holds significant medicinal and industrial value. Traditionally used for its soothing properties, its unique oils are now vital in high-end skincare for deep, restorative hydration.
- Scientific name: Limnanthes douglasii
- Family: Limnanthaceae
- 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 Brassicales, it is classified under the family Limnantheaceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation is completed by its genus, Limnanthes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Brassicales | WCVP |
| Family | Limnanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Limnanthes | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Limnanthes douglasii, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Czech, it is referred to as voďankovec Douglasův, while in German, it is called Douglas-Sumpfblume. Its Swedish common name is Sumpört, and in Welsh, it is known as Melynwy. Additionally, in Icelandic, the plant is called Eggjablóm.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| cs | voďankovec Douglasův | Wikidata |
| de | Douglas-Sumpfblume | Wikidata |
| sv | Sumpört | Wikidata |
| cy | Melynwy | Wikidata |
| is | Eggjablóm | Wikidata |
| pl | Limnantes Douglasa | Wikidata |
| fi | hilppa | Wikidata |
| zh | 沼花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 沼花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 沼花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution that spans both Europe and North America. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted within Great Britain and Ireland. Moving across the Atlantic, the species is also found within the Northwestern United States, particularly in Oregon. Additionally, it inhabits parts of the Southwestern United States, specifically throughout California. Consequently, the range of Limnanthes douglasii covers diverse regions across two different continents.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
Chemicals
Limnanthes douglasii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Glucolimnanthin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Glucolimnanthin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |