Sphagneticola trilobata
Indian daisy
Sphagneticola trilobatata, commonly known as Bay Biscayne creeping-oxeye, is a resilient perennial herb frequently used in traditional medicine. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it exhibits significant antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. While widely studied for its therapeutic potential, its invasive nature requires careful management in diverse ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Sphagneticola trilobata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Asterales and placed in the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 trilobata, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Japan, it is called アメリカハマグルマ (Amerika hamaguruma), while in Thailand, it is referred to as กระดุมทองเลื้อย (Kradum thong lueay). In China, the plant is known as 南美蟛蜞菊 (Nánměi qúnqíjú), and in the Bengali-speaking regions, it is called সিঙ্গাপুর ডেইজি বা বুনো ডেইজি (Singapur deiji ba buno deiji). Additionally, in Malayalam, it is commonly called സിംഗപ്പൂർ ഡെയ്സി (Singappur deitsi).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | アメリカハマグルマ | Wikidata |
| th | กระดุมทองเลื้อย | Wikidata |
| zh | 南美蟛蜞菊 | Wikidata |
| bn | সিঙ্গাপুর ডেইজি বা বুনো ডেইজি | Wikidata |
| ml | സിംഗപ്പൂർ ഡെയ്സി | Wikidata |
| fi | hippusilmä | Wikidata |
| ko | 긴삼잎국화 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 南美蟛蜞菊 | Wikidata |
| cs | Wedelie trojlaločná | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 南美蟛蜞菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. Within the Macaronesian archipelago, it can be found inhabiting the Canary Islands. It also extends its range to the island of Madeira in the same region. Moving toward West Tropical Africa, the species is documented in the country of Benin. Finally, its presence is noted in the West African nations of Guinea and Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Bay Biscayne creeping weed, is a versatile medicinal herb where various components contribute to its therapeutic profile. The whole plant is often utilized in traditional remedies, as it contains a complex array of bioactive compounds distributed throughout its structure. Specifically, the leaves are highly valued for their chemical properties, frequently being the primary focus in pharmacological studies. Supporting the foliage are the sturdy stems, which facilitate the plant's creeping growth habit across the ground. In many preparations, the aerial parts are harvested to create extracts or infusions, while the root system serves as the foundational anchor, absorbing the nutrients necessary for the plant's vitality.- Total parts
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 11
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sphagneticola trilobata has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-(R)-limonene, 1H-indole-3-carbaldehyde, 1H-indole-3-carboxylic acid, D-limonene, TBA.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-(R)-limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1H-indole-3-carbaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1H-indole-3-carboxylic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TBA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TBB | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bicyclogermacrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bicyclosesquiphellandrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sphagneticola trilobata has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Apoptotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sphagneticola trilobata has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Hepatocellular carcinoma, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, infections, menorrhagia, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| menorrhagia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |