Datura innoxia
Datura innoxia, commonly known as thorn apple, is a highly potent medicinal plant belonging to the Solanaceae family. Renowned for its large, trumpet-shaped white flowers, it contains powerful alkaloids like scopolamine. While historically used in traditional medicine, its extreme toxicity requires cautious handling and precise, expert application.
- Scientific name: Datura innoxia
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Solanales and family Solanaceae, it is specifically classified under the genus Datura. Thus, its formal taxonomic designation is Datura innoxia.
| 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 varied geographical presence across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution can be observed within the borders of Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found in both Germany and the regions of Czechia and Slovakia. Its range extends further south to include parts of Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it is documented inhabiting the landscapes of France and the Baleares islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Chemicals
Datura innoxia has 37 reported phytochemicals identified across 40 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include scopolamine, flavonoids, Dinoxin B, Hyoscyamine, MDA.
- Total chemicals
- 37
- Scientific sources
- 40
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| scopolamine | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dinoxin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hyoscyamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MDA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Meteloidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| O-acetylserine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Scopoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Datura innoxia has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antitubercular, Cytotoxic, Hallucinogen.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitubercular | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hallucinogen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Toxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Datura innoxia has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus niger, Micrococcus luteus, cognitive decline, coma, delirium.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Micrococcus luteus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive decline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delirium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dementia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |