globe flower
Trollius · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Globe flower, scientifically known as Trollius, is a charming perennial prized for its spherical, cup-shaped blooms. Thriving in moist, meadow-like habitats, these vibrant flowers bring a touch of woodland magic to any garden. While celebrated for their ornamental beauty, they also hold a storied place in traditional herbal practices.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Globeflower · Globeflowers
- Scientific synonyms
- Ranunculastrum · Gaissenia · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- globeflower
- Globeflowers
Scientific Names
Accepted name
TrolliusSynonyms
- Ranunculastrum
- Gaissenia
- Hegemone
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Trollblumen
- Trollblumen
French:
- Trolles
- Trolle
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae. Specifically, it is classified under the genus Trollius.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Trollius |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally throughout the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Furthermore, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The species is also known to inhabit the terrain of Norway. Collectively, these locations define its primary northern European range.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Trollius has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Orientin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Orientin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Orientin
- Natural product research
Activities
Trollius has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiallergic, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Cardioprotective, Neuroprotective.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiallergic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiallergic
- Natural product research
Anticancer
- Natural product research
Antioxidant
- Natural product research
Cardioprotective
- Natural product research
Neuroprotective
- Natural product research