Lomatium macrocarpum
Bigseed lomatium
Lomatium macrocarpum, commonly known as the large-fruited lomatia, is a distinctive shrub native to Australia. Renowned for its striking floral displays and unique botanical structure, this plant holds significant interest in ethnobotany. Understanding its ecological role and traditional medicinal properties offers valuable insights into its potential therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Lomatium macrocarpum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Apiales and is a member of the family Apiaceae. Ultimately, its specific biological identity is defined by the genus Lomaatium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lomatium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lomatium macrocarpum, is recognized by several different common names depending on the language. In English, it is frequently referred to as bigseed lomatiuim, biscuit root, or bigseed biscuitroot, while in French, it is called Lomatium à gros fruits.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | bigseed lomatium | Wikidata |
| en | biscuit root | Wikidata |
| en | bigseed biscuitroot | Wikidata |
| fr | Lomatium à gros fruits | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across both Canada and the United States. In Western Canada, its range extends through the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. It can also be found stretching eastward across the prairie landscapes of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Moving south into the Northwestern United States, the species is documented in the state of Colorado. Consequently, its habitat encompasses diverse environments ranging from Canadian western provinces to the Rocky Mountain regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
Activities
Lomatium macrocarpum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |