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Heracleum sphondylium subsp. sphondylium

Heracleum sphondylium subsp. sphondylium · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (49 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Scientifically known as Heracleum sphondylium subsp. sphondylium, is a robust perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. Historically valued in traditional medicine, this plant features large, umbrella-like umbels. It is recognized for its diverse chemical properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits through its bioactive compounds found within its foliage.

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Native range
Europe
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Heracleum sphondylium subsp. sphondylium

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Furthermore, its presence extends to the islands of Føroyar and Iceland. The species is also widely distributed throughout Great Britain. These locations collectively define its primary geographical range within the northern territories.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Føroyar
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Iceland
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Heracleum sphondylium subsp. sphondylium has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Angelicin, Bergapten, Isobergapten, Isopimpinellin, Sphondin.

Chemicals reported in Heracleum sphondylium subsp. sphondylium
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Angelicin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Bergapten 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isobergapten 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isopimpinellin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sphondin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
pimpinellin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Angelicin

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Bergapten

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Isobergapten

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Isopimpinellin

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Sphondin

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pimpinellin

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Activities

Heracleum sphondylium subsp. sphondylium has 43 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiaflatoxin, Antiaggregant, Antiapertif, Antiappetant, Antibacterial.

Activities reported in Heracleum sphondylium subsp. sphondylium
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antiaflatoxin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiaggregant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiapertif 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiappetant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticonvulsant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifeedant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiflu 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antihistaminic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antiaflatoxin

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Antiaggregant

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Antiapertif

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Antiappetant

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Antibacterial

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Anticonvulsant

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Antifeedant

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Antiflu

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Antihistaminic

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Antiinflammatory

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