Tanacetum vulgare subsp. vulgare
Tanacetum vulgare subsp. vulgare, commonly known as Tansy, is a perennial herb distinguished by its bright, button-like yellow flowers. Historically valued in traditional herbalism, it possesses diverse bioactive properties. While used for digestive and insecticidal purposes, its potency requires cautious application due to its significant therapeutic complexity.
- Scientific name: Tanacetum vulgare subsp. vulgare
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Activities
Tanacetum vulgare subsp. vulgare has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Cytoprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |