Hyacinthus orientalis
Common hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis, commonly known as the Oriental hyacinth, is a fragrant perennial celebrated for its striking, bell-shaped blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds historical significance in traditional medicine, where its bulbs have been utilized for their soothing properties and potential therapeutic applications in various herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Hyacinthus orientalis
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Hyacinthus orientalis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Asparagales and the family Asparagaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Hyacinthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asparagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hyacinthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Hyacinthus orientalis, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 风信子 (zh-hans) and 风信子 (zh-cn), while in Traditional Chinese, it is known as 風信子 (zh-hant). In Hong Kong, the common name used is 風信子 (zh-hk), and in Singapore, it is called 风信子 (zh-sg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 风信子 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 風信子 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 風信子 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 风信子 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 风信子 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 風信子 | Wikidata |
| pl | Hiacynt wschodni | Wikidata |
| sk | hyacint východný | Wikidata |
| he | יקינתון מזרחי | Wikidata |
| ru | Гиацинт восточный | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several major regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the center of the continent, it is also found throughout Middle Europe, specifically in Germany and the Netherlands. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits parts of France. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental niches this medicinal plant occupies.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hyacinthus orientalis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthocyanins.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthocyanins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |