Hyoscyamus reticulatus
Hyoscyamus reticulatus, commonly known as Henbane, is a potent medicinal herb belonging to the Solanaceae family. Renowned for its high concentration of tropane alkaloids like hyoscyamine, it has historically been used for its sedative and antispasmodic properties. However, its extreme toxicity requires careful handling and precise pharmacological application.
- Scientific name: Hyoscyamus reticulatus
- Family: Solanaceae
- 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 Solanales and the family Solanaceae, it is classified under the genus Hyoscyamus. This specific taxonomic hierarchy identifies the medicinal species Hyoscyamus reticulum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hyoscyamus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Hyoscyamus reticulatus, is recognized by various regional common names across different languages. In Russian, it is referred to as Белена сетчаткая, while in Arabic, it is called بنج شبكي. In Swedish, the species is known as Purpurbolmört, and in Finnish, it is identified as turkinhullukaali. Additionally, in Persian, the plant is commonly known as بذرالبنج مشبک.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Белена сетчатая | Wikidata |
| ar | بنج شبكي | Wikidata |
| sv | Purpurbolmört | Wikidata |
| fa | بذرالبنج مشبک | Wikidata |
| fi | turkinhullukaali | Wikidata |
| arz | بنج شبكى | Wikidata |
| he | שיכרון מרושת | Wikidata |
| ar | بنج هندي | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Germany. Its range extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically occupying the European portion of Türkiye. The species also populates various parts of Central Asia, including Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. Furthermore, its presence is established within the territory of Uzbekistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hyoscyamus reticulatus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hyoscyamine, scopolamine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyoscyamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopolamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |