Echinopsis pachanoi
Echinopsis pachanoi, commonly known as San Pedro cactus, is a columnar succulent native to the Andean highlands. Renowned for its long, ribbed stems, it has been used for centuries in traditional South American rituals. Beyond its cultural significance, it contains psychoactive alkaloids, making it a subject of botanical interest.
- Scientific name: Echinopsis pachanoi
- Family: Cactaceae
- 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 organized under the order Caryophyllales and the family Cactaceae. Finally, it is identified by its scientific genus, Echinopsis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Cactaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Echinopsis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to several distinct regions across the globe. In Western South America, it can be found growing in Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador. Its distribution also extends to the Macaronesian islands, specifically within the Canary Islands. Additionally, the species has established a presence in Southwestern Europe, particularly in Spain. These varied locations highlight the wide geographical range of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Echinopsis pachanoi has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include mescaline.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mescaline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Echinopsis pachanoi has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Psychoactive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Psychoactive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |