Umbrella Milkwort
Tolpis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Umbrella Milkwort, scientifically known as Tolpis, is a fascinating medicinal herb prized for its therapeutic properties. Often found in tropical regions, this plant is traditionally used to treat various ailments, including skin inflammations and digestive issues. Its unique botanical characteristics make it a valuable subject in herbal medicine studies.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Umbrella Milkwort
- Scientific synonyms
- Schmidtia · Chlorocrepis · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Umbrella Milkwort
Scientific Names
Accepted name
TolpisSynonyms
- Schmidtia
- Chlorocrepis
- Calodonta
- Aethonia
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Habichtskraut
- Bartpippau
- Christusauge
French:
- Trépane
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Tolpis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Tolpis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it can be found growing in Austria. The species also inhabits the territories of Czechia-Slovakia. Finally, its range extends through Germany and Hungary within the central part of the continent.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Tolpis has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Current medicinal chemistry
Cytotoxic
- Current medicinal chemistry
Preparations
Tolpis has 5 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Dida, decoction, infusion, juice, paste.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dida | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Decoction | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Infusion | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Juice | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Paste | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Dida
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Decoction
- Recent patents on anti-infective drug discovery
Infusion
- Recent patents on anti-infective drug discovery
Juice
- Recent patents on anti-infective drug discovery
Paste
- Recent patents on anti-infective drug discovery