Trollius
Globe flower
Trollius, commonly known as globeflowers, are striking perennial plants celebrated for their unique, spherical, buttercup-like blooms. Thriving in moist, alpine environments, these resilient wildflowers offer vibrant yellow hues that brighten meadow landscapes. Beyond their ornamental beauty, they serve as important ecological components within diverse, high-altitude wetland ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Trollius
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Trollius | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, belonging to the genus Trollius, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 金莲花属 (zh-hans and zh-cn) and 金莲花属 (zh-sg), while in Traditional Chinese, it is identified as 金蓮花屬 (zh-hant and zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 金莲花属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 金蓮花屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 金蓮花屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 金莲花属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 金莲花属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 金蓮花屬 | Wikidata |
| eo | Trolio | Wikidata |
| pl | Pełnik | Wikidata |
| udm | Италмас | Wikidata |
| mn | Жамъянмядаг | Wikidata |
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 | 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 |
Chemicals
Trollius has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Orientin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Orientin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Trollius has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiallergic, Anticancer, Antioxidant, Cardioprotective, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiallergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |