Chaerophyllum hirsutum
Chaerophyllum hirsutum, commonly known as hairy chaerophyllum, is a distinctive medicinal herb valued in traditional herbalism. Characterized by its textured, pubescent foliage, this plant possesses unique bioactive properties. It is frequently studied for its potential therapeutic applications, offering promising insights into natural remedies for various wellness and healing purposes.
- Scientific name: Chaerophyllum hirsutum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Finally, it resides in the family Apiaceae under the genus Chaerophyllum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chaerophyllum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Chaerophyllum hirsutum, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In German, it is called Beharter Kälberkropf, while in Finnish, it is referred to as karvakirveli. It is known as Cerfeuil hirsute in French and as Świerząbek orzęsiony in Polish. Additionally, in Arabic, the species is identified as سرفل أهلب.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Behaarter Kälberkropf | Wikidata |
| fi | karvakirveli | Wikidata |
| fr | Cerfeuil hirsute | Wikidata |
| pl | Świerząbek orzęsiony | Wikidata |
| ar | سرفل أهلب | Wikidata |
| sv | Bergkörvel | Wikidata |
| lt | Plaukuotasis gurgždis | Wikidata |
| bg | влакнест балдаран | Wikidata |
| ru | Бутень жёстковолосистый | Wikidata |
| cy | Gorthyfail blewog | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in Denmark and Great Britain. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is also found within the borders of Austria and Belgium. Additionally, its range extends into the central territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Together, these locations define the known habitat of Chaerophyllum hirsutum throughout these specific areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Chaerophyllum hirsutum, possesses various anatomical structures, though its medicinal properties are often specifically associated with its subterranean components. Among its different plant parts, the roots serve as a vital part of the organism's biological structure, anchoring the plant into the soil and facilitating the uptake of essential nutrients and water. In many traditional herbal practices, the chemical constituents concentrated within these roots are the primary focus for therapeutic study.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chaerophyllum hirsutum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid, chlorogenic acid, falcarindiol, methyl caffeate, p-hydroxyphenylethyl-trans-ferulate.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| falcarindiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl caffeate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-hydroxyphenylethyl-trans-ferulate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |