Matricaria discoidea
Pineappleweed
Matricaria discoidea, commonly known as tansy chamomile, is a medicinal herb distinguished by its disc-like flower heads. Renowned in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties, it is frequently used to soothe digestive upsets and skin irritations, offering a potent, natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Matricaria discoidea
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Matricaria discoidea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. It is ultimately classified under the genus Matricaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Matricaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Matricaria discoidea, is recognized by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 同花母菊 across different writing systems, including zh-hans, zh-hant, and zh-hk. In Poland, the species is called rumianek bezpromieniowy (pl), while in Slovakia, it is known as rumanček diskovitý (sk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 同花母菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 同花母菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 同花母菊 | Wikidata |
| pl | rumianek bezpromieniowy | Wikidata |
| sk | rumanček diskovitý | Wikidata |
| chy | Ónonevonêške-móxêšéne | Wikidata |
| fr | Matricaire odorante | Wikidata |
| ru | Ромашка пахучая | Wikidata |
| fi | pihasaunio | Wikidata |
| de | Strahlenlose Kamille | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Matricaria discoidea, exhibits a specific presence across several regions in Northern Europe. Its geographical range includes the coastal and inland areas of Denmark and Finland. The species can also be found growing within the archipelago of the Faroe Islands. Additionally, it is distributed across the territory of Great Britain. Finally, its northern reach extends to the unique landscapes of Iceland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Chemicals
Matricaria discoidea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHS.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CHS | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |