Pilosella
Pilosella, commonly known as Devil's Shoe Buttons or False Pussytoes, is a perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Renowned in traditional herbalism, it is primarily utilized for its diuretic properties. This plant is often employed to support kidney health, manage urinary tract issues, and promote overall fluid balance.
- Scientific name: Pilosella
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and 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 Pilosella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pilosella | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pilosella, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Russian, it is called Ястребинoчка, while in Danish, it is known as Høgeurt. Moving to the Nordic and Baltic regions, it is called voikeltanot in Finnish, karutubakas in Estonian, and is identified as Kudlė in Lithuanian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Ястребиночка | Wikidata |
| da | Høgeurt | Wikidata |
| fi | voikeltanot | Wikidata |
| et | karutubakas | Wikidata |
| lt | Kudlė | Wikidata |
| cs | chlupáček | Wikidata |
| sv | Stångfibblesläktet | Wikidata |
| ga | searbh dearg | Wikidata |
| nb | Hårsveveslekten | Wikidata |
| nn | Håsveveslekta | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated primarily within the northern regions of Europe. It can be found growing across various terrains in Denmark and Finland. The species also inhabits the island territories of the Føroyaar and Iceland. Additionally, its presence extends to the landscapes of Great Britain. These locations collectively define the northernmost range of its natural habitat.
| 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
Pilosella has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarins, flavonoids, phytosterols, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pilosella has 8 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antiepileptic, Antimycotic, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiepileptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimycotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pilosella has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastric diseases, intestinal diseases, skin diseases.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastric diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| intestinal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |