Himantoglossum robertianum
Himantoglossum robertianum, commonly known as a notable medicinal herb, belongs to the family Gesneriaceae. Found in diverse tropical habitats, this plant is valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Traditional practitioners utilize its bioactive compounds to treat various ailments, highlighting its significant potential in ethnobotanical research and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Himantoglossum robertianum
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Himantoglossum, which includes the species Himantoglossum robertianum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Orchidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Himantoglossum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Himantoglossum robertianum, is known by various regional names across different languages. In German, it is referred to as Riesenknabenkraut, while in French, it is commonly called orchis géant. Its Spanish name is Orquidea gigante, and in Catalan, it is known as mosques grosses, whereas in Italian, it is called Orchidea di Robert.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Riesenknabenkraut | Wikidata |
| fr | orchis géant | Wikidata |
| es | Orquidea gigante | Wikidata |
| ca | mosques grosses | Wikidata |
| it | Orchidea di Robert | Wikidata |
| nl | reuzenorchis | Wikidata |
| la | Barlia robertiana | Wikidata |
| bg | Barlia robertiana | Wikidata |
| he | רצועית רוברט | Wikidata |
| sl | dišeča kukavica | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found in Belgium and Germany. It also inhabits the landscapes of the Netherlands. Finally, its range extends into the mountainous areas of Switzerland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
Chemicals
Himantoglossum robertianum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bis(4-hydroxybenzyl)ether, gastrodigenin, gastrodin, parishin A, parishin C.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bis(4-hydroxybenzyl)ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrodigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrodin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parishin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parishin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parishin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Himantoglossum robertianum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include neurological disorders.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| neurological disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |