Hemp-agrimony
Eupatorium cannabinum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Hemp-agrimony, scientifically known as Eupatorium cannabinum, is a distinctive perennial herb native to North America. Recognized by its serrated, cannabis-like foliage, this plant is traditionally valued in herbal medicine for its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. It serves as a fascinating subject for botanists studying diverse medicinal flora.
Names
Common Names
- hemp agrimony
- hemp thoroughwort
- Hemp-Agrimony
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Eupatorio de los arabes
- Orégano acuático
- Eupatorio vulgar
- Eupatorio de América
- Cánamo de agua
- Zaharena
- Eupatorium finlaysonianum
- Eupatorium syriacum
- Garzota blanca
- Chrone heterophylla
- Oregano de agua
- Cañamo verde
- Eupatorio de America
- Eupatorio con hojas de cánamo
- Cañamo silvestre acuatico
- Cánamo silvestre acuático
- Oregano acuatico
- Canamo de agua
- Eupatorio con hojas de canamo
- Canamo silvestre acuatico
- Eupatorio
- Purguera
- Cañamazo
German:
- Gewöhnlicher Wasserdost
- Kunigundenkraut
- Wasserhanf
- Blauwetterkühl
- Hirschklee
- Wasserdost
- eupatoire chanvrine
- Wasserhanf
- gewöhnlicher Wasserdost
- Hanf-Wasserdost
- Wasserdost
- Kunigundenkraut
French:
- Eupatoire à feuilles de chanvre
- Eupatoire a feuilles de chanvre
- Eupatoire chanvrine
- eupatoire chanvrine
- eupatoire à feuilles de chanvre
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Eupatorium cannabinumSynonyms
- Eupatorium cannabinum proles corsicum
- Eupatorium cannabinum var. indivisum
- Eupatorium allaisii
- Eupatorium lambertianum
- Eupatorium caucasicum
- Eupatorium corsicum
- Eupatorium soleirolii
- Eupatorium trifidum
- Eupatorium lemassonii
- Eupatorium ponticum
- Eupatorium hyrcanicum
- Eupatorium dicline
- Eupatorium variifolium
- Eupatorium finlaysonianum
- Eupatorium cannabinum subsp. cannabinum
- Eupatorium cannabinum subsp. syriacum
- Eupatorium cannabinum subsp. corsicum
- Eupatorium cannabinum var. lanceolatum
- Eupatorium nodiflorum
- Eupatorium simonsii
- Eupatorium syriacum
- Eupatorium cannabinum var. syriacum
- Eupatorium birmanicum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae within the genus Eupatorium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eupatorium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Eupatorium cannabinum, exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark and Finland. The species also maintains a presence throughout the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Additionally, its range extends into the northern territories of Norway. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various Northern European environments.
| 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 |
Chemicals
Eupatorium cannabinum has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include RUTIN, Astragalin, EUPAFOLIN, Echinatine, Eupatilin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| RUTIN | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astragalin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EUPAFOLIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Echinatine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eupatilin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eupatoriopicrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hispidulin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hyperoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoquercitrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
RUTIN
- Turkish journal of biology = Turk biyoloji dergisi
- Pharmaceutisch weekblad. Scientific edition
Astragalin
- Pharmaceutisch weekblad. Scientific edition
EUPAFOLIN
- Pharmaceutisch weekblad. Scientific edition
Echinatine
- Pharmaceutisch weekblad. Scientific edition
Eupatilin
- Turkish journal of biology = Turk biyoloji dergisi
Eupatoriopicrin
- Natural toxins
Flavonoids
- Pharmaceutisch weekblad. Scientific edition
Hispidulin
- Pharmaceutisch weekblad. Scientific edition
Hyperoside
- Pharmaceutisch weekblad. Scientific edition
Isoquercitrin
- Pharmaceutisch weekblad. Scientific edition
Activities
Eupatorium cannabinum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | Pharmaceutisch weekblad. Scientific edition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eupatorium cannabinum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include endotoxemia.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| endotoxemia | Turkish journal of biology = Turk biyoloji dergisi (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |