belladonna
Atropa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Belladonna, scientifically known as Atropa, is a potent medicinal plant renowned for its complex alkaloid profile. While its extreme toxicity demands caution, controlled extracts are vital in pharmacology for treating respiratory issues and spasms. Understanding its chemical potency is essential for harnessing its therapeutic potential while ensuring absolute safety.
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Belladonna · Belladonnas
- Scientific synonyms
- Pauia
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- belladonna
- belladonnas
Scientific Names
Accepted name
AtropaSynonyms
- Pauia
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Tollkirschen
- Tollkirsche
- Tollkirsche
- Tollkirschen
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Ultimately, this medicinal species is identified by the genus Atropa.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Atropa |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range extends through the coastal landscapes of Denmark and the islands of Great Britain. It can also be found inhabiting the natural environments of Ireland and Sweden. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species is documented within Middle Europe. Specifically, its geographical distribution includes the mountainous and temperate areas of Austria.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Atropa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hyoscyamine, scopolamine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| hyoscyamine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopolamine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
hyoscyamine
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scopolamine
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Preparations
Atropa has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude drugs.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Crude drugs | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Crude drugs
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