Hyoscyamus
Hyoscyamus, commonly known as Henbane, is a potent medicinal herb belonging to the Solanaceae family. Renowned for its tropane alkaloids, particularly hyoscyamine, it has been used historically for its sedative and antispasmodic properties. However, due to its extreme toxicity, it must be handled with immense pharmacological precision.
- Scientific name: Hyoscyamus
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Hyoscyamus.
| 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, belonging to the genus Hyoscyamus, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 天仙子属 (zh-hans) and 天仙子屬 (zh-cn), while in Traditional Chinese, it is identified as 天仙子屬 (zh-hant). Similarly, in the Hong Kong region, it is called 天仙子屬 (zh-hk), and in Singapore, it is commonly known as 天仙子属 (zh-sg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 天仙子属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 天仙子屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 天仙子屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 天仙子屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 天仙子属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 天仙子屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | lulek | Wikidata |
| udm | Пиньтурын | Wikidata |
| he | שיכרון | Wikidata |
| hu | beléndek | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific presence across several regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its distribution extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The species is also documented within the territory of Norway. Collectively, these locations define its primary geographical range in the northern part of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hyoscyamus 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |