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Mandragora · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

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Family
Solanaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Mandrake · Mandrakes
Scientific synonyms
Mairella

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Mandragora

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Mandrágora
  • cabezón como mi polla

German:

  • Alraunen
  • Alraun
  • Alraune
  • Alraunen

French:

  • Mandragore

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation falls under the genus Mandragora.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Solanales
Family Solanaceae
Genus Mandragora

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across several specific regions within the Mediterranean basin. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is noted in Spain and Portugal. It can also be found on the islands of Sardegna and the Baleares. Furthermore, its range extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically within Greece. Together, these locations define the natural geographical footprint of Mandragora.

Region Area
Southwestern Europe Baleares
Southwestern Europe Portugal
Southwestern Europe Sardegna
Southwestern Europe Spain
Southeastern Europe Greece
Southeastern Europe Italy
Southeastern Europe Kriti
Southeastern Europe Sicilia
Southeastern Europe NW. Balkan Pen.
Northern Africa Algeria

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Mandragora has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins, Withanolides.

Chemicals reported in Mandragora
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Coumarins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Withanolides 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Coumarins

  1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Withanolides

  1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Mandragora has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypnotic, Narcotic.

Activities reported in Mandragora
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Hypnotic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Narcotic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Hypnotic

  1. Journal of psychoactive drugs

Narcotic

  1. Journal of psychoactive drugs

Preparations

Mandragora has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include wine.

Preparations reported for Mandragora
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Wine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Wine

  1. Minerva anestesiologica