Heliotropium europaeum
Heliotropium europaeum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (27 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Heliotropium europaeum, is a small, annual herb native to Europe. Often called European heliotrope, it features delicate, tubular blue flowers. While historically used in traditional medicine for its various botanical properties, it should be handled with caution due to the presence of toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
- Family
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- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Heliotropium europaeumDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical presence across several regions within Middle Europe. It can be found growing in the landscapes of Austria and Germany. Additionally, its distribution extends into the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. The species is also documented within the borders of Hungary. Finally, its range reaches into the mountainous terrain of Switzerland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
Chemicals
Heliotropium europaeum has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Angelic acid, EUROPINE, EUROPINE N-OXIDE, Echinatine, FAT.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Angelic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EUROPINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EUROPINE N-OXIDE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Echinatine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HELEURINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HELIOSUPINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HELIOTRINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Heleurine N-oxide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Heliotridine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Angelic acid
- Dr. Duke
EUROPINE
- Dr. Duke
EUROPINE N-OXIDE
- Dr. Duke
Echinatine
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
HELEURINE
- Dr. Duke
HELIOSUPINE
- Dr. Duke
HELIOTRINE
- Dr. Duke
Heleurine N-oxide
- Dr. Duke
Heliotridine
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Heliotropium europaeum has 12 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticholinergic, Antileukemic, Antineuromuscular, Antitumor, Carcinogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticholinergic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antineuromuscular | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Carcinogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatotoxic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mutagenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Respiroparalytic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |