Heracleum mantegazzianum
Giant hogweed
Heracleum mantegazzianum, commonly known as a rare member of the Apiaceae family, is a medicinal plant found in specific mountainous regions. While less documented than its relatives, it holds significant ethnobotanical potential. Researchers study its unique phytochemical profile to uncover bioactive compounds with promising therapeutic properties for modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Heracleum mantegazzianum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. It is further identified by the genus Heracleum, specifically as the species Heracleum mantegazzianum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Heracleum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Heracleum mantegazzianum, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Iceland, it is called Tröllahvönn, while in Slovakia, it is known as boľševník obrovský. In the Walloon language, it is identified as Paxhnåde do Cocaze, and in Poland, it is termed Barszcz Mantegazziego. Additionally, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is commonly called Gigantski svinjski korov.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| is | Tröllahvönn | Wikidata |
| sk | boľševník obrovský | Wikidata |
| wa | Paxhnåde do Cocaze | Wikidata |
| pl | Barszcz Mantegazziego | Wikidata |
| bs | Gigantski svinjski korov | Wikidata |
| ru | Борщевик Мантегацци | Wikidata |
| fi | kaukasianjättiputki | Wikidata |
| hu | kaukázusi medvetalp | Wikidata |
| et | hiid-karuputk | Wikidata |
| de | Riesen-Bärenklau | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across various regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark and Finland. The species also extends its range to the islands of Føroyar and Iceland. Additionally, its presence is documented within the landscape of Great Britain. These locations collectively define the northern geographical boundaries of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Chemicals
Heracleum mantegazzianum has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include imperatorin, n-Octyl acetate, n-hexyl acetate, n-hexyl isobutanoate, n-hexyl-2- methylbutanoate.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| imperatorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-Octyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-hexyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-hexyl isobutanoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-hexyl-2- methylbutanoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-hexyl-2-methylbutanoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-octanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-octyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-octyl butanoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-octyl-2-methylbutanoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Heracleum mantegazzianum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |