Tripolium pannonicum
Sea aster
Tripolium pannonicum, commonly known as Hungarian knotweed, is a resilient medicinal herb native to Europe. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized to treat inflammatory conditions and digestive issues. Its unique phytochemical profile makes it a significant subject in ethnobotanical studies and natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Tripolium pannonicum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified in the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Tripolium as Tripolium pannonicum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tripolium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Tripolium pannonicum, is referred to by various common names depending on the regional language. In Hungarian, it is called pozsgás őszirózsa, while in Catalan, it is known as cabridella. Its names also vary across other European languages, being called Sólnô astra in Czech (csb), Strand-Asters in Danish (da), and Strand-Aster in German (de).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hu | pozsgás őszirózsa | Wikidata |
| ca | cabridella | Wikidata |
| csb | Sólnô astra | Wikidata |
| da | Strand-Asters | Wikidata |
| de | Strand-Aster | Wikidata |
| es | Aster tripolium | Wikidata |
| et | Randaster | Wikidata |
| fi | meriasteri | Wikidata |
| fr | Aster maritime | Wikidata |
| is | Marstjarna | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Tripolium pannonicum, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across various regions of Northern Europe. Its presence has been documented in the country of Denmark, where it occupies certain local habitats. The species also extends its range into the Nordic territories of Finland and Norway. Additionally, this medicinal plant can be found throughout the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Collectively, these locations define its northern geographical footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Activities
Tripolium pannonicum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Prebiotic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Prebiotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |