Solidago gigantea
Tall goldenrod
Solidago gigantea, commonly known as giant goldenrod, is a robust perennial herb native to North America. Distinguished by its tall stalks and vibrant yellow flower clusters, it plays a vital role in supporting pollinators. While valued in traditional herbalism, it is also recognized as an invasive species in some ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Solidago gigantea
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Solidago gigantea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and 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 gigantea, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Czech, it is called zlatobýl obrovský, while in Polish, it is known as Szczotecznika. In German-speaking areas, it is identified as Riesen-Goldrutte. Its names in the Baltic and Nordic regions also vary, being called sügis-kuldvits in Estonian and isopiisku in Finnish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| cs | zlatobýl obrovský | Wikidata |
| csb | Szczotecznik | Wikidata |
| de | Riesen-Goldrute | Wikidata |
| et | sügis-kuldvits | Wikidata |
| fi | isopiisku | Wikidata |
| gv | Bossan mollagh | Wikidata |
| hu | magas aranyvessző | Wikidata |
| nl | Late guldenroede | Wikidata |
| nn | Kjempegullris | Wikidata |
| pl | nawłoć późna | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Solidago gigantea, exhibits a specific presence across several regions of Northern Europe. Its distribution can be traced through various territories, including the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. The species is also documented within the northern landscapes of Finland and Norway. Furthermore, its range extends westward to include the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Together, these locations highlight the plant's established foothold in these northern latitudes.
| 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 |
Chemicals
Solidago gigantea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercitrin, sugars.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sugars | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Solidago gigantea has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimutagenic, Antioxidant, Diuretic, Spasmolytic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spasmolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Solidago gigantea has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, antioxidant, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |