Verbesina encelioides
Verbesina encelioides, commonly known as the False Sunflower, is a resilient perennial herb native to diverse ecosystems. Valued in traditional medicine for its bioactive properties, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Understanding its chemical constituents is essential for exploring its medicinal applications in treating various inflammatory and systemic conditions.
- Scientific name: Verbesina encelioides
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Verbesina, specifically the species Verbesina encelioides.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Verbesina | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Verbena encelioides, is known by various regional and linguistic names across different cultures. In Navajo, it is referred to as Ndíyíliiłbáhígíí, while in Japanese, it is written as ヴェルベシナ・エンケリオイデス. In Hebrew, the name כנפון זהוב is used, and in Finnish, it is called amerikanhelosäde. Additionally, in the Wa language, it is known as Djaene magrite do Mecsike.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nv | Ndíyíliiłbáhígíí | Wikidata |
| ja | ヴェルベシナ・エンケリオイデス | Wikidata |
| he | כנפון זהוב | Wikidata |
| fi | amerikanhelosäde | Wikidata |
| wa | Djaene magrite do Mecsike | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across various parts of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in Denmark, Great Britain, Norway, and Sweden. Additionally, its range extends into Middle Europe, where it is located in Belgium. These various regions highlight the plant's presence in both Scandinavian and central territories. Consequently, its habitat spans several distinct climatic zones within the northern and central regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Chemicals
Verbesina encelioides has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catalase, chlorophyll a, lead, peroxidase, proline.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catalase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lead | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peroxidase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |