Tripleurospermum disciforme

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Chamaemelum disciforme
• Matricaria corymbifera
• Matricaria disciformis
• Chrysanthemum disciforme

Regional and Traditional Names

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 further categorized into the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is placed under the specific genus Tripleurospermum as the species disciforme.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Tripleurospermum disciforme is characterized by its adaptability to diverse environments, primarily flourishing within cropfields, meadows (particularly wet meadows), and parklands. This species occupies a specific altitudinal niche, typically found at elevations ranging from a minimum of 1400 m AMSL to a maximum of 3100 m AMSL. Its presence in both disturbed agricultural settings and moisture-rich meadow ecosystems indicates a preference for open habitats where it can compete within varied soil moisture regimes and community structures.

Elevational range max:

3100 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1400 m AMSL

Habitat :

cropfields,meadows:wet,parks

Life history

The life history of Tripleurospermum disciforme is characterized by a variable lifecycle that can manifest as an annual, biennial, or perennial, allowing the species to adapt to shifting environmental conditions. As a hemicryptophyte, its regenerative buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or soil during unfavorable seasons. This life form, specifically categorized as a hemicryptophyte, enables the plant to persist through seasonal changes while maintaining the ability to re-emerge and complete its reproductive stages effectively.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

biennial

Morphology

The morphology of Tripleurospermum disciforme is characterized by its growth form as an herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its development. This plant typically reaches a height ranging from a minimum of 0.4 m to a maximum of 1 m. Furthermore, it functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies in its biological life cycle.

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

1 m

Plant height min:

0.4 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Tripleurospermum disciforme is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering window that facilitates its reproductive cycle. The flowering period typically commences in May and continues through the warmer months, eventually reaching its conclusion in September. This temporal pattern ensures that the plant's reproductive efforts are synchronized with the favorable environmental conditions of the late spring and summer seasons.

Flowering time :

May

Flowering time :

Sep

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Tripleurospermum disciforme has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.

Flower

1. Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Chemicals

Tripleurospermum disciforme has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Apigenin 7-O-glucoside, HEPTADECANE, Melatonin, Neochlorogenic acid, Quercetin-7-O-glucoside.

Apigenin 7-O-glucoside

1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR

HEPTADECANE

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Melatonin

1. Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Neochlorogenic acid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Quercetin-7-O-glucoside

1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR

apigenin

1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR

benzene acetaldehyde

1. Pharmaceutical biology

caffeic acid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

kaempferol

1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR

kaempferol 7-O-glucoside

1. Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR

Activities

Tripleurospermum disciforme has 6 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticholinesterase, Antifungal, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic.

Antioxidant

1. Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine
2. Pharmaceutical biology

Anticholinesterase

1. Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine

Antifungal

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Antiseptic

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Antispasmodic

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Antiulcer

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Medicinal Uses

Tripleurospermum disciforme has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, neurological disorders.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations