Tripleurospermum maritimum
Tripleurospermum maritimum, commonly known as sea mayweed, is a resilient coastal perennial celebrated for its delicate white ray florets. Primarily found along sandy shorelines, this medicinal herb is valued in traditional practices for its soothing anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, offering natural relief for skin irritations and minor topical ailments.
- Scientific name: Tripleurospermum maritimum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is specifically classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Tripleurospermum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tripleurospermum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Tripleurospermum maritimum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Russian, it is called Трёхрёберник приморский, while in Welsh, it is known as Amranwen arfor. In Scandinavia, the names are closely related: it is called Strandbalderbrå in both Norwegian (nb) and Nynorsk (nn), and it is known as Strandkamille in Danish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Трёхрёберник приморский | Wikidata |
| cy | Amranwen arfor | Wikidata |
| nb | Strandbalderbrå | Wikidata |
| nn | Strandbalderbrå | Wikidata |
| da | Strandkamille | Wikidata |
| is | Baldursbrá | Wikidata |
| pl | Maruna nadmorska | Wikidata |
| pt | Matricaria maritima | Wikidata |
| fi | merisaunio | Wikidata |
| sv | Kustbaldersbrå | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the northern reaches of Europe. It can be found growing along the coastal regions of Denmark and Finland. The species also inhabits the unique landscapes of the Førøyar islands. Additionally, its presence is recorded throughout Great Britain. Finally, its range extends further north to include 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 | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tripleurospermum maritimum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include matricaria lactone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| matricaria lactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Tripleurospermum maritimum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tripleurospermum maritimum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |