Phagnalon
Phagnalon, commonly known as the Golden Leaf, is a potent medicinal herb revered for its diverse healing properties. Rich in bioactive compounds, this resilient plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to alleviate inflammation and boost immune health, offering a natural remedy for various ailments throughout diverse global cultures.
- Scientific name: Phagnalon
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is identified by the genus Phagnalon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phagnalon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Phauna, is identified by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 棉毛草属 (zh-hans), 棉毛草屬 (zh-hant), and 棉毛草屬 (zh-hk), or more generally as 棉毛菊属 (zh). Additionally, in Russian, it is commonly called Фагналон (ru).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 棉毛草属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 棉毛草屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 棉毛草屬 | Wikidata |
| ru | Фагналон | Wikidata |
| zh | 棉毛菊属 | Wikidata |
| ar | صوفان | Wikidata |
| pl | Zachwap | Wikidata |
| fi | Kalliosilmät | Wikidata |
| arz | مطى | Wikidata |
| hr | Busina | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Mediterranean region of Southwestern Europe. It can be found growing across the diverse landscapes of France and Portugal. Additionally, its presence extends to several key island territories in the Mediterranean Sea. Specifically, the species is documented in the Baleares, Corse, and Sardegna. These locations define the primary range where this medicinal plant is naturally located.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Phagnalon, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the active bioactive compounds necessary for therapeutic use. When preparing extracts or infusions, these aerial parts are typically harvested to ensure the highest concentration of the plant's healing constituents.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Phagnalon has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |