Canada goldenrod
Solidago canadensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (24 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Canada goldenrod, scientifically known as Solidago canadensis, is a versatile perennial herb renowned for its vibrant, plume-like yellow flowers. Widely distributed across North America, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties, often utilized to support urinary tract health and soothe skin irritations.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Flower
- Common names
- Canada Goldenrod · Canadian Goldenrod
- Scientific synonyms
- Doria Canadensis
Names
Common Names
- Canada goldenrod
- Canadian Goldenrod
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Colebruja
- Solidago
- Vara de oro de Canadá
German:
- Kanadische Goldrute
- gewöhnliche kanadische Goldrute
- Kanadische Goldrute
French:
- solidage du canada
- bouquets jaunes
- solidage du Canada
- verge d'or du Canada
- verge d’or du Canada
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Solidago canadensisSynonyms
- Doria canadensis
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 |
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.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| flower | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Solidago canadensis has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| quercetin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4-Di-O-Caffeoylquinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-O-Caffeoylquinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-CQA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-O-Caffeoylquinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORNYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CROTONIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germacrene D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
quercetin
- Chemistry & biodiversity
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
3,4-Di-O-Caffeoylquinic acid
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
3,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
3-O-Caffeoylquinic acid
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
4,5-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
5-CQA
- Chemistry & biodiversity
5-O-Caffeoylquinic acid
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
BORNYL ACETATE
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
CROTONIC ACID
- Journal of natural products
Germacrene D
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Activities
Solidago canadensis has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimutagenic, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimutagenic | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Solidago canadensis has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, antioxidant, cancer, plant diseases, salinity.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | Electrophoresis (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | Electrophoresis (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plant diseases | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salinity | Environmental science and pollution research international (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |