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Tanacetum vulgare subsp. vulgare

Tanacetum vulgare subsp. vulgare · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Tanacetum vulgare subsp. vulgare, is a perennial herb renowned for its aromatic foliage and bright yellow button-like flowers. Commonly called Tansy, this potent medicinal plant has a long history of use in traditional herbalism for treating digestive issues, skin ailments, and various inflammatory conditions.

Family
Asteraceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Chrysanthemum Asiaticum · Tanacetum Alpestre · 11 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Tanacetum vulgare subsp. vulgare

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Rainfarn (Unterart)

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is a member of the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is specifically categorized under the genus Tanacetum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Tanacetum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern focused primarily across Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence is documented in the Faroe Islands, which are known as Føroyaar. The species also inhabits the landscape of Great Britain. Finally, its geographical range extends to the island of Iceland.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Føroyar
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Iceland
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Tanacetum vulgare subsp. vulgare has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Borenolide, Glycosides, Handelin, Linarin, Tulipinolide.

Chemicals reported in Tanacetum vulgare subsp. vulgare
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Borenolide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Glycosides 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Handelin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Linarin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tulipinolide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
acacetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
cumambrin A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Borenolide

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

Glycosides

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

Handelin

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

Linarin

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

Tulipinolide

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

acacetin

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

cumambrin A

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

Activities

Tanacetum vulgare subsp. vulgare has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Cytoprotective.

Activities reported in Tanacetum vulgare subsp. vulgare
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cytoprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

Antioxidant

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

Cytoprotective

  1. International journal of molecular sciences