Nicotiana alata
Nicotiana alata, commonly known as Flowering Tobacco, is a captivating annual plant celebrated for its fragrant, trumpet-shaped blossoms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this species holds significant botanical importance. Traditionally studied for its chemical properties, it serves as a vital subject in pharmacological research regarding its diverse bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Nicotiana alata
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Nicotiana and the species N. alata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nicotiana | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Nicotiana alata, is recognized by various common names across different languages and cultures. In Poland, it is referred to as tytoń oskrzydlony, while in Arabic-speaking regions, it is called تبغ عالي. Its Finnish name is valkotupakka, and in Japan, it is known as シュッコンタバコ. Additionally, in the Netherlands, the plant is commonly called Siertabak.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | tytoń oskrzydlony | Wikidata |
| ar | تبغ عالي | Wikidata |
| fi | valkotupakka | Wikidata |
| ja | シュッコンタバコ | Wikidata |
| nl | Siertabak | Wikidata |
| ru | Табак крылатый | Wikidata |
| sv | Stor blomstertobak | Wikidata |
| lt | Kvapusis tabakas | Wikidata |
| zh | 翼柄煙草 | Wikidata |
| uk | Тютюн крилатий | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its distribution includes both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving into Middle Europe, the species can be found growing in Austria. It is also documented within the borders of Belgium. Finally, the plant extends its presence through the Czechia-Slovakia region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nicotiana alata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anthocyanin, d-limonene, linalool, phenylethyl alcohol.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anthocyanin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| d-limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenylethyl alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |