Omalotheca sylvatica
Omalotheca sylvatica, commonly known as the forest fleabane, is a resilient perennial herb native to European woodlands. Renowned for its delicate yellow composite flowers, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally, it has been utilized in herbal medicine for its potential anti-inflammatory and restorative properties in various folk remedies.
- Scientific name: Omalotheca sylvatica
- 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. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Omalotheca, with the species name sylvatica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Omalotheca | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Omalotheca sylvatica, exhibits a specific distribution across several Northern European regions. It can be found growing naturally throughout the various landscapes of Denmark. The species is also documented within the territories of Finland and Iceland. Furthermore, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Consequently, its geographical range is defined by these key northern maritime and continental locations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | 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 |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |