Spiraea media
Russian spiraea
Spiraea media, commonly known as meadowsweet, is a versatile perennial herb cherished for its delicate, fragrant blossoms. Traditionally valued in herbal medicine for its soothing properties, it contains salicylic acid, offering natural anti-inflammatory relief. This resilient plant thrives in moist environments, adding both beauty and healing potential to landscapes.
- Scientific name: Spiraea media
- Family: Rosaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Spiraea media, 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. Finally, it is situated within 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 media, is identified by various regional names across different languages. In Poland, it is referred to as Tawuła średnia, while in China, its common name is 欧亚绣线菊. Russian speakers call it спирея средняя, and in Sweden, it is known as Fransspirea. Additionally, in Hungary, the plant is commonly called szirti gyöngyvessző.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Tawuła średnia | Wikidata |
| zh | 欧亚绣线菊 | Wikidata |
| ru | спирея средняя | Wikidata |
| sv | Fransspirea | Wikidata |
| hu | szirti gyöngyvessző | Wikidata |
| bg | Длъгнестолистен тъжник | Wikidata |
| cy | Erwain Rwsia | Wikidata |
| uk | таволга середня | Wikidata |
| cs | tavolník prostřední | Wikidata |
| az | Orta spireya | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be found within Great Britain. The species is also widely distributed across Middle Europe, appearing in Germany and Austria. Additionally, it inhabits the territories of Czechia-Slovakia. Finally, its range extends further into Middle Europe to include Hungary.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Belarus | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Spiraea media, is characterized by its distinctive foliage, as the leaves serve as a key identifying feature of the species. These leaves are typically arranged along the stems and play a vital role in the plant's overall health and medicinal potential. In many botanical studies, the chemical composition and therapeutic properties of the plant are often linked to the compounds found within these leaves, making them a significant component for those studying its traditional uses.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Spiraea media has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include astragalin, avicularin, cinnamic acid, flavonols, hyperoside.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| astragalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| avicularin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |