Spiraea chamaedryfolia
Spiraea chamaedryfolia, commonly known as meadowsweet, is a perennial herb cherished for its fragrant, creamy flower clusters. Historically valued in traditional medicine, it contains salicylic acid, a natural precursor to aspirin. This resilient plant thrives in moist meadows, offering both aesthetic beauty and significant therapeutic potential in herbalism.
- Scientific name: Spiraea chamaedryfolia
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Spiraea chamaedryfolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Its taxonomic lineage concludes with its designation in the genus Spiraea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Spiraea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Spiraea chamaedryfolia, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 石蚕叶绣线菊 (shí cán yè xiù xiàn jú), while in Finnish, it is called idänvirpiangervo. The plant is also known as Wjazowa wjerbička in Upper Sorbian and Спирея дубравколистная in Russian, and it is identified as Erwain dail llwyfen in Welsh.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 石蚕叶绣线菊 | Wikidata |
| fi | idänvirpiangervo | Wikidata |
| hsb | Wjazowa wjerbička | Wikidata |
| ru | Спирея дубравколистная | Wikidata |
| cy | Erwain dail llwyfen | Wikidata |
| ro | Cununiță | Wikidata |
| et | taraenelas | Wikidata |
| be | спірэя дубраўкалістая | Wikidata |
| uk | таволга в'язолиста | Wikidata |
| cs | tavolník ožankolistý | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The species also inhabits the rugged terrains of Norway. Collectively, these locations define its specific geographical range across the northern part of the continent.
| 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, known scientifically as Spiraea chamaedryfolia, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in its botanical structure. The leaves are typically characterized by their serrated edges and distinct shape, serving the essential function of photosynthesis to fuel the plant's growth. In various traditional applications, the specific chemical properties found within these leaves are often the focus of medicinal interest.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Spiraea chamaedryfolia has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavanone, flavonols, astragalin, chlorogenic acid, cinnamic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavanone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| astragalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |