Heracleum pastinacifolium
Heracleum pastinacifolium, commonly known as Hogweed, is a perennial herb native to Europe. Characterized by large, umbel-shaped white flower clusters, it holds historical medicinal significance. While used in traditional practices for various ailments, its sap is phototoxic, requiring careful handling to avoid skin irritation and severe burns.
- Scientific name: Heracleum pastinacifolium
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Heracleum and the specific species pastiinacifolium.
| 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, scientifically known as Heracleum pastinacifolium, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language. In Armenian, it is commonly referred to as բալդրղան տեպղինատերև.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hy | բալդրղան տեպղինատերև | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions of Western Eurasia. It is found within the Caucasus, particularly throughout the Transcaucasus area. Additionally, its range extends into Western Asia, where it grows in the country of Iran. The species also inhabits various parts of Western Asia located within Türkiye. Together, these locations define the primary natural habitat for Heracleum pastinacifolium.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Heracleum pastinacifolium has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hexyl butyrate, isoelemicin, octyl acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hexyl butyrate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoelemicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| octyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |