Tanacetum bipinnatum subsp. bipinnatum
Tanacetum bipinnatum subsp. bipinnatum, commonly known as Tansy, is a perennial herb celebrated for its aromatic, yellow-flowered foliage. Traditionally used in herbal medicine to treat digestive issues and parasitic infections, this potent plant requires careful handling due to its strong essential oils and potential toxicity if misused.
- Scientific name: Tanacetum bipinnatum subsp. bipinnatum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and the genus Tanacetum. Specifically, it is identified as the subspecies Tanacetum bipinnatum subsp. bipinnatum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tanacetum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across the vast territories of Eastern Europe and northern Asia. Within Eastern Europe, it can be found throughout North European Russia and extending into East European Russia. Its presence is also significant across the massive expanse of Siberia. Specifically, the species inhabits the regions of Krasnoyarsk and West Siberia. Furthermore, its range extends even further east into the remote territory of Yakutiya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | North European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Magadan | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Alaska | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Yukon | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
Activities
Tanacetum bipinnatum subsp. bipinnatum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |