Hedera colchica
Hedera colchica, commonly known as Colchic ivy, is a perennial evergreen climber native to the Caucasus region. Distinguished by its large, glossy, lobed leaves, this robust species thrives in shaded woodland environments. While primarily ornamental, its unique botanical characteristics make it a subject of interest in traditional herbal studies.
- Scientific name: Hedera colchica
- Family: Araliaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, specifically being a member of the family Araliaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Hedera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Araliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hedera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be found extending through Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the center of the continent, it is also established within Middle Europe, specifically in Germany. Its reach continues into Southwestern Europe, where it is documented in France. Finally, the distribution extends into Eastern Europe, reaching as far as Krym.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hedera colchica has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include C1F, C3S, quinic acid, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| C1F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| C3S | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |