Heracleum sphondylium subsp. ternatum
Heracleum sphondylium subsp. ternatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Heracleum sphondylium subsp. ternatum, is a distinctive herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apiaceae family. Renowned for its large, umbelliferous flower clusters, this subspecies possesses unique morphological traits. Traditionally valued in folk medicine, it is studied for its diverse bioactive compounds and potential therapeutic properties.
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Heracleum Sibiricum Subsp. Ternatum · Heracleum Ternatum
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Heracleum sphondylium subsp. ternatumSynonyms
- Heracleum sibiricum subsp. ternatum
- Heracleum ternatum
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 as the specific subspecies Heracleum sphondylium subsp. ternatum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Heracleum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across the diverse landscapes of Southeastern Europe. Its distribution includes specific populations located within Albania and Bulgaria. It can also be found growing throughout various regions of Greece. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Italy. Finally, this medicinal plant is documented inhabiting the Northwest Balkan Peninsula.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Albania |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. |
| Western Asia | Türkiye |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Heracleum sphondylium subsp. ternatum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Byakangelicol, Furanocoumarins, pimpinellin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Byakangelicol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Furanocoumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pimpinellin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Byakangelicol
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Furanocoumarins
- Chemistry & biodiversity
pimpinellin
- Chemistry & biodiversity