Eupatorium cannabinum
Hemp-agrimony
Eupatorium cannabinum, commonly known as hemp-agrimony, is a perennial herb distinguished by its delicate, pinkish-purple flower clusters. Native to damp wetlands across Europe, this medicinal plant has historically been used to treat inflammatory conditions and respiratory ailments, offering a unique blend of botanical beauty and therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Eupatorium cannabinum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Eupatorium cannabinum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is identified as 大麻叶泽兰 (zh-hans), 大麻葉澤蘭 (zh-hant), and 大麻葉澤蘭 (zh-hk). In Poland, it is commonly called Sadziec konopiasty (pl), while in French-speaking areas, it is known as Eupatoire à feuilles de chanvre (fr).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 大麻叶泽兰 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 大麻葉澤蘭 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 大麻葉澤蘭 | Wikidata |
| pl | Sadziec konopiasty | Wikidata |
| fr | Eupatoire à feuilles de chanvre | Wikidata |
| sr-el | Resnik | Wikidata |
| sr-ec | Ресник | Wikidata |
| tr | Koyun pıtrağı | Wikidata |
| ca | canabassa | Wikidata |
| hu | sédkender | Wikidata |
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 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rutin, Rutin, alpha-methylene-gamma-butyrolactone, astragalin, echinatine.
- Total chemicals
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rutin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-methylene-gamma-butyrolactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| astragalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| echinatine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eupafolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eupatilin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eupatoriopicrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hispidulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eupatorium cannabinum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eupatorium cannabinum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include endotoxemia.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| endotoxemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |