Tripleurospermum disciforme
Tripleurospermum disciforme, commonly known as the disciform chamomille, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to specific coastal and mountainous regions. Renowned for its unique floral structure, this plant offers therapeutic potential through its bioactive compounds, which are traditionally utilized for their soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Tripleurospermum disciforme
- 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 further categorized into the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is placed under the specific genus Tripleurospermum as the species disciforme.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tripleurospermum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across several distinct regions of the Eurasian continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be observed in the landscape of Ireland. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is found growing within Germany. Its distribution extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically occupying territories in Greece and the European portion of Türkiye. Finally, the plant reaches into Central Asia, where it is documented in Kazakhstan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tripleurospermum disciforme has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Apigenin, Apigenin-7-O-glucoside, Kaempferol, Kaempferol-7-O-glucoside, Luteolin.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Apigenin-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kaempferol-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin-7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzene acetaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heptadecane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melatonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tripleurospermum disciforme has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticholinesterase, Antifungal, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tripleurospermum disciforme has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, neurological disorders.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiseptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurological disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |