Atropa bella-donna
Atropa bella-donna · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (219 studies) · ★★★★★
Atropa belladonna, scientifically known as Atropa belladonna, is a highly toxic perennial herb native to Europe. Renowned for its dark berries and bell-shaped flowers, it contains potent alkaloids like atropine. While historically used in cosmetics and medicine, its extreme toxicity demands cautious handling and strict pharmacological control.
- Family
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- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Atropa bella-donnaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in Denmark and throughout Great Britain. Its presence also extends to the island of Ireland within the same northern region. Furthermore, the species is documented in Sweden, marking another significant northern territory. Finally, the distribution reaches into Middle Europe, where it is located in Austria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
Chemicals
Atropa bella-donna has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ATROPINE, Apoatropine, Atropamine, Belladonnine, Cuscohygrine.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ATROPINE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Apoatropine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Atropamine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Belladonnine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cuscohygrine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Esculetin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HOMATROPINE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hellaradine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-Hyoscyamine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Meteloidine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Atropa bella-donna has 187 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor, ANS-Paralytic, ANS-Stimulant, Absorbent, Addictive.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ANS-Paralytic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ANS-Stimulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Absorbent | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Addictive | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Additive | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amnesigenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |