Nicotiana glauca
Nicotiana glauca, commonly known as tree tobacco, is a perennial shrub native to South America. Characterized by its silvery-green foliage and tubular yellow flowers, it is widely recognized for its potent alkaloid content. While studied for pharmacological properties, it is considered invasive and toxic if ingested by humans or animals.
- Scientific name: Nicotiana glauca
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Solanales, it is a member of the Solanaceae family. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Nicotiana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nicotiana | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence can be specifically noted in Germany. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is widely distributed throughout Southwestern Europe. Within this region, it inhabits several key areas including France, Portugal, and the island of Corse. Additionally, the species can be found in the Balearic Islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nicotiana glauca has 23 reported phytochemicals identified across 25 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include anabasine, palmitic acid, 9-octadecenal, Saponins, Scopoletin.
- Total chemicals
- 23
- Scientific sources
- 25
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anabasine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9-octadecenal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl linoleate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Nicotiana glauca has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nicotiana glauca has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include E. coli, cancer, inflammation, jaundice, neoplasia.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| E. coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neoplasia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ticks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |