Pulicaria vulgaris
Pulicaria vulgaris, commonly known as common tansy, is a perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to Europe, this aromatic plant is characterized by its bright yellow, button-like flowers. Historically valued in traditional medicine, it has been utilized for its antimicrobial properties and to treat various digestive ailments.
- Scientific name: Pulicaria vulgaris
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is specifically identified by the genus Pulicaria, with its species name being vulgaris.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pulicaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pulicaria vulgaris, is recognized by various common names across different European languages. In Poland, it is referred to as Płesznik zwyczajny, while in Lithuania, it is called Paprastoji muskrėslė. Moving through Scandinavia, it is known as Loppört in Swedish, and in German-speaking regions, it is identified as Kleines Flohkraut. Additionally, in the Netherlands, the plant is commonly called klein vlooienkruid.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Płesznik zwyczajny | Wikidata |
| lt | Paprastoji muskrėslė | Wikidata |
| sv | Loppört | Wikidata |
| de | Kleines Flohkraut | Wikidata |
| nl | klein vlooienkruid | Wikidata |
| uk | блошниця звичайна | Wikidata |
| bg | шумкавиче | Wikidata |
| cy | Cedowydd bach | Wikidata |
| be | Уман звычайны | Wikidata |
| cs | blešník obecný | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in Denmark, Great Britain, and Sweden. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species is also found throughout Middle Europe. Specific locations within this central region include Austria and Belgium. Consequently, the geographical range of Pulicaria vulgaris spans diverse habitats from the north to the middle of Europe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
Activities
Pulicaria vulgaris has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticholinesterase, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pulicaria vulgaris has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include herpes simplex virus type 1.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| herpes simplex virus type 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |