Datura ferox
Datura ferox, commonly known as the prickly devil's snare, is a potent medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its high alkaloid content, it is utilized in traditional medicine for its sedative and analgesic properties. However, its extreme toxicity requires cautious handling due to its powerful psychoactive effects.
- Scientific name: Datura ferox
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Datura.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Datura | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse presence across various regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its range extends to include Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, it can be found within the territories of Germany as well as Czechia and Slovakia. Its distribution continues into Southwestern Europe, where it is documented in France. Additionally, the species is located in the Mediterranean region on the island of Sardegna.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Datura ferox has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include scopolamine, hyoscyamine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| scopolamine | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| hyoscyamine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |