Tripleurospermum insularum
Tripleurospermum insularum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Tripleurospermum insularum, is a rare medicinal plant distinguished by its delicate, daisy-like blooms. Native to specific coastal habitats, this species holds significant ethnobotanical potential. Researchers are increasingly exploring its unique phytochemical profile for its therapeutic properties, highlighting its importance in traditional and modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tripleurospermum insularumSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Asterales and falls within the Asteraceae family. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Tripleurospermum, and its species name, insularum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Tripleurospermum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very limited and specific geographical range. Its natural occurrence is restricted to a single region within Western Asia. Specifically, the species is found only in the country of Türkiye. Because of this localized presence, it is considered to have a narrow distribution pattern. Such specific habitats make the plant a unique component of the local flora in that area.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Tripleurospermum insularum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Globulol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Globulol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Globulol
- Natural product research
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extract | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |