Solidago canadensis
Solidago canadensis, commonly known as goldenrod, is a versatile perennial herb celebrated for its vibrant, plume-like yellow flowers. Widely distributed across North America, this resilient plant is valued in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties, often utilized to support urinary tract health and ease seasonal allergies.
- Scientific name: Solidago canadensis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Solidago canadensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is further classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the Asteraceae family and falls under the genus Solidago.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Solidago | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Solidago canadensis, is recognized by various common names across different languages. In Hungarian, it is called Kanadai aranyvessző, while in Czech, it is referred to as Zlatobýl kanaďský. Moving to the Scandinavian context, the Danish name is Canadiensk Gyldenris, and in German, it is known as Kanadische Goldruthe. Finally, in Estonian, the plant is called Kanada kuldvits.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hu | Kanadai aranyvessző | Wikidata |
| cs | Zlatobýl kanadský | Wikidata |
| da | Canadisk Gyldenris | Wikidata |
| de | Kanadische Goldrute | Wikidata |
| et | Kanada kuldvits | Wikidata |
| ja | セイタカアワダチソウ | Wikidata |
| nl | Canadese guldenroede | Wikidata |
| nn | Kanadagullris | Wikidata |
| pl | Nawłoć kanadyjska | Wikidata |
| ru | Золотарник канадский | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. In the British Isles, it can be found growing throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Moving further north, the species is also established within the borders of Denmark. Its presence extends into the Scandinavian Peninsula, where it is native to Norway. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes the northern reaches of Finland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as goldenrod, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties which are derived from its various components. The most visually striking feature is its bright yellow flowers, which bloom in dense, plume-like clusters atop long stems. In many herbal preparations, the entire aerial parts of the plant—including the leaves, stems, and flowering heads—are harvested and used to create infusions or extracts for their therapeutic benefits.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Solidago canadensis has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercetin, 3,4-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid, 3,5-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid, 3-O-caffeoylquinic acid, 4,5-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| quercetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,5-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-O-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4,5-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-CQA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-O-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bornyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crotonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Solidago canadensis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimutagenic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Solidago canadensis has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, antioxidant, cancer, plant diseases, salinity.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plant diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salinity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |