Scabiosa
Pincushion flower
Scabiosa, commonly known as the pincushion flower, is a versatile medicinal plant prized for its therapeutic properties. Traditionally used in herbal medicine, it possesses anti-inflammatory and antiseptic qualities. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this resilient perennial offers significant botanical interest, serving as a vital component in various natural healing remedies.
- Scientific name: Scabiosa
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- 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 Dipsacales, it is classified under the family Caprifoliaceae. Finally, the medicinal species is categorized under the genus Scabiosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scabiosa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Scabiosa, is referred to by various common names depending on the language, such as Skabiozo in Esperanto (eo), Driakiew in Polish (pl), Скабіёза in Belarusian (be), Скабиоза in Russian (ru), and scabieuse in French (fr).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| eo | Skabiozo | Wikidata |
| pl | Driakiew | Wikidata |
| be | Скабіёза | Wikidata |
| ru | Скабиоза | Wikidata |
| fr | scabieuse | Wikidata |
| uk | Скабіоза | Wikidata |
| de | Skabiosen | Wikidata |
| ja | マツムシソウ属 | Wikidata |
| cs | hlaváč | Wikidata |
| fa | طوسک | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in Denmark, Great Britain, and Sweden. Its presence also extends into Middle Europe, where it is documented in Austria. Additionally, the species is located within the borders of Belgium. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various European climates.
| 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
Scabiosa has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Scabiosa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include respiratory infections, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| respiratory infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |