chocolate-tips
Lomatium dissectum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
chocolate-tips, scientifically known as Lomatium dissectum, is a distinctive perennial herb native to the arid regions of South Africa. Characterized by its unique, dark-tipped foliage, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally utilized in various medicinal practices to treat diverse ailments, showcasing its profound ecological importance.
Names
Common Names
- chocolate-tips
- fern-leaved biscuitroot
- fern-leaved desert-parsley
- giant lomatium
- lomatium
- Fernleaf Desert-Parsley
- fernleaf desertparsley
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- lomatium à feuilles découpées
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Lomatium dissectumSynonyms
- Pimpinella apiodora var. nudicaulis
- Ligusticum apiodorum var. helleri
- Cynapium bigelovii
- Pimpinella apiodora
- Cynapium nudicaule
- Ferula dissoluta
- Leptotaenia dissecta var. foliosa
- Leptotaenia foliosa
- Ligusticum apiodorum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Finally, its taxonomic placement concludes within the family Apiaceae and the genus Lomatium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lomatium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern that spans across several regions of North America. In Western Canada, its range is primarily located within the province of British Columbia. Moving into the Northwestern United States, it can be found throughout the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Additionally, the species extends further south into the Southwestern United States, specifically within California. Together, these locations define the natural habitat and geographical boundaries of Lomatium dissectum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Lomatium dissectum, utilizes its root system as a vital component of its biological structure. The root serves as the foundational anchor for the plant, securing it within its native habitats and facilitating the uptake of essential nutrients and water from the soil. In many medicinal contexts, the chemical properties and bioactive compounds concentrated within the root are of significant interest for their potential therapeutic applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lomatium dissectum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Apiose, Flavonoid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Apiose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Apiose
- Journal of natural products
Flavonoid
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |