Heracleum sibiricum
Heracleum sibiriacum, commonly known as Siberian hogweed, is a perennial herb native to the Eurasian steppes. Valued in traditional medicine, its roots and seeds contain essential oils and flavonoids. Often used to treat digestive issues and respiratory ailments, this potent plant requires careful handling due to its strong botanical properties.
- Scientific name: Heracleum sibiricum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Heracleum sibiricum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Apiales. Finally, it is classified under the family Apiaceae and the genus Heracleum.
| 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 sibiricum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Belarusian (be-tarask) it is called баршчэўнік, while in Belarusian (be) it is known as Баршчэўнік сібірскі. In Azerbaijani (az), the plant is named Sibir baldırğanı, and in Lithuanian (lt), it is called Sibirinis barštis. Additionally, in Finnish (fi), it is commonly referred to as idänukonputki.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| be-tarask | баршчэўнік | Wikidata |
| be | Баршчэўнік сібірскі | Wikidata |
| az | Sibir baldırğanı | Wikidata |
| lt | Sibirinis barštis | Wikidata |
| fi | idänukonputki | Wikidata |
| lv | Sibīrijas latvānis | Wikidata |
| ru | борщевник | Wikidata |
| uk | Борщівник сибірський | Wikidata |
| ar | هرقلية سيبيرية | Wikidata |
| et | siberi karuputk | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Heracleum sibiricum, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several Northern European territories. It can be found growing within the natural landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain. The species also occupies significant portions of the Scandinavian Peninsula, specifically in Norway and Sweden. Together, these locations define its documented range within the Northern European region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Siberian hogweed, possesses various anatomical structures, but its fruits are particularly notable for their specific morphological characteristics. The fruits are typically dry, schizocarpic structures that split into two single-seeded mericarps upon maturity, a common trait among members of the Apiaceae family. These small, ribbed fruits are essential for the plant's reproductive cycle and are often studied in botanical contexts to help distinguish this species from its close relatives.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Heracleum sibiricum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bergapten, Pimpinellin, furanocoumarins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bergapten | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pimpinellin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| furanocoumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Heracleum sibiricum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's Disease, food contamination, foodborne diseases.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| food contamination | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| foodborne diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |