Rudbeckia fulgida
Rudbeckia fulgida, commonly known as the shining coneflower, is a resilient perennial valued for its vibrant golden blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Historically used in traditional medicine, its bioactive compounds offer therapeutic potential, making it a subject of interest for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Rudbeckia fulgida
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is further organized into the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Rudbeckia and the specific species Rudbeckia fulgida.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rudbeckia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Rudbeckia fulgida, is referred to by various regional names across different languages. In German, it is called Gewöhnlicher Sonnenhut, while in Polish, it is known as Rudbekia błyskotliwwa. In Denmark, the name used is Stråle-Solhat, and in Persian, it is identified as کوکب کوهی. Finally, in Chinese, the plant is commonly called 全缘金光菊.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Gewöhnlicher Sonnenhut | Wikidata |
| pl | Rudbekia błyskotliwa | Wikidata |
| da | Stråle-Solhat | Wikidata |
| fa | کوکب کوهی | Wikidata |
| zh | 全缘金光菊 | Wikidata |
| sl | svetleča rudbekija | Wikidata |
| de | Leuchtender Sonnenhut | Wikidata |
| da | Gul Solhat | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be found within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is distributed across Austria, Germany, and Poland. Additionally, it extends into Southwestern Europe, specifically inhabiting France. These locations highlight the plant's range across diverse European landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rudbeckia fulgida, is characterized by a diverse morphological structure where various components contribute to its biological function. The underground portion consists of sturdy roots that anchor the specimen and absorb essential nutrients from the soil. Above the ground, the leaves are arranged to maximize sunlight absorption, forming a vital component of the overall green parts of the organism. These green parts are integral to the photosynthetic processes that sustain the plant's growth. Collectively, the leaves, stems, and flowers constitute the aerial parts, which extend into the air and serve as the most visible aspect of this medicinal species.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| green parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rudbeckia fulgida has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arabinose, complex, flavonoids, xylose.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arabinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| complex | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xylose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rudbeckia fulgida has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cough.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |