Sphagneticola calendulacea
Morning flower
Sphagneticola calendulacea, commonly known as Bay Biscayne creeping oxeye, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it exhibits significant antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. This resilient herb is increasingly studied for its potential therapeutic applications in treating various skin and systemic ailments.
- Scientific name: Sphagneticola calendulacea
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Sphagneticola.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sphagneticola | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sphagneticola calendulacea, is identified by various common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is referred to as the morning flower, while in Chinese, it is widely known as 蟛蜞菊. Depending on the specific regional orthography, its Chinese names include 黃花蜜菜 (zh and zh-tw) and 黄花蜜菜 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黃花蜜菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黄花蜜菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黃花蜜菜 | Wikidata |
| en | morning flower | Wikidata |
| zh | 蟛蜞菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of the Asian and European continents. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is specifically noted in Italy. Moving toward the Asian continent, it can be found in the Manchuria region of China. Its range further extends into Southeast China, covering a significant portion of that territory. Additionally, the species is widely distributed throughout Eastern Asia, including both Japan and Korea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Bay Biscayne creeping-herb or Wedelia, utilizes its leaves as a primary component for its medicinal properties. The leaves are characterized by their serrated edges and a bright green color, often growing in a dense, creeping pattern along the ground. In various traditional practices, these leaves are harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sphagneticola calendulacea has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include calcium (Ca), copper (Cu), flavonoid, zinc (Zn).
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| calcium (Ca) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| copper (Cu) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| zinc (Zn) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sphagneticola calendulacea has 11 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Anticancer, Anticholinesterase.
- Total activities
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihepatotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |