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Echium vulgare vulgare

Echium vulgare subsp. vulgare · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Echium vulgare vulgare, scientifically known as Echium vulgare subsp. vulgare, is a distinctive perennial herb characterized by its striking blue flowers and hairy stems. Historically utilized in traditional medicine for its various therapeutic properties, this plant remains a subject of botanical interest due to its unique phytochemical composition.

Family
Boraginaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Leaf · Root
Common names
Echium Vulgare Vulgare · Viper'S Bugloss
Scientific synonyms
Echium Vulgare Var. Lacaitae · Echium Vulgare Proles Wierzbickii · 22 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Echium vulgare vulgare

French:

  • Echium vulgare vulgare

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Echium vulgare subsp. vulgare

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae, it is classified under the genus Echium. Specifically, the subspecies Echium vulgare subsp. vulgare represents this distinct medicinal taxon.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Boraginales WCVP
Family Boraginaceae WCVP
Genus Echium WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific presence across several regions within Northern Europe. Its geographical distribution includes the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Furthermore, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Finland. The species is also established within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its range extends further north into the country of Norway.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Denmark WCVP
Northern Europe Finland WCVP
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Northern Europe Ireland WCVP
Northern Europe Norway WCVP
Northern Europe Sweden WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Belgium WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, commonly known as viper's bugloss, possesses distinct morphological features in its vegetative structures that are characteristic of its species. The roots are typically a sturdy, woody taproot system that allows the plant to anchor itself firmly in the soil and access moisture from deeper layers. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stem and are notable for being covered in coarse, bristly hairs, which serve as a primary defensive mechanism against herbivores.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Biomedical chromatography : BMC (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
root Biomedical chromatography : BMC (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Echium vulgare subsp. vulgare has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Carcinogenic, Hepatotoxic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Carcinogenic Biomedical chromatography : BMC (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatotoxic Biomedical chromatography : BMC (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Dried plant material Biomedical chromatography : BMC (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆