Jacobaea cannabifolia
Jacobaea cannabifolia, commonly known as senecio or hemp-leaved ragwort, is a distinctive medicinal herb native to specific tropical and subtropical regions. Valued in traditional practices for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, though its potent bioactive compounds require careful handling and precise pharmacological application.
- Scientific name: Jacobaea cannabifolia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Asterales and categorized under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Jacobaea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Jacobaea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range that extends across several distinct regions of the Eurasian continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be specifically noted within the borders of Sweden. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is also found distributed throughout Germany. The plant has a significant presence in Siberia, where it inhabits the regions of Buryatiya and Chita. Additionally, its distribution continues further into the Siberian landscape through the Irkutsk region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kamchatka | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |