Zinnia elegans
Zinnia elegans, commonly known as the common zinnia, is a vibrant annual celebrated for its brilliant, multi-colored blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty in gardens, this resilient plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Historically used in traditional medicine, it possesses diverse bioactive properties that continue to inspire modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Zinnia elegans
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Zinnia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Zinnia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several nations in Middle Europe. Within this region, it can be found growing in the country of Austria. Its presence extends into the territories of Czechia and Slovakia as well. Furthermore, the species is documented throughout Germany and Hungary. Finally, the distribution of this medicinal plant reaches into Poland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zinnia elegans has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include H2O2, abscisic acid (ABA), malondialdehyde, potassium (K+), proline.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| H2O2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abscisic acid (ABA) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malondialdehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| potassium (K+) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| putrescine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zinnia elegans has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include salinity stress, salt stress.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| salinity stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salt stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |