tobacco plant
Nicotiana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Tobacco plant, scientifically known as Nicotiana, is a versatile genus within the Solanaceae family. Renowned for its high nicotine content, it has been utilized globally for centuries. While primarily recognized for commercial cultivation, certain species offer significant pharmacological potential, providing essential insights into alkaloid research and medicinal chemistry.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- tobacco
- tobacco plants
- tobaccos
Scientific Names
Accepted name
NicotianaSynonyms
- Tabacus
- Nicotidendron
- Polydiclis
- Dittostigma
- Siphaulax
- Eucapnia
- Sairanthus
- Nicotia
- Amphipleis
- Perieteris
- Waddingtonia
- Merinthe
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Tabaco y parientes
German:
- Tabak
- Tabakpflanze
- Tabak
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification is placed within the genus Nicotiana.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Nicotiana |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution includes the coastal and inland areas of Denmark and Great Britain. The species can also be found growing within the landscapes of Ireland and Sweden. Moving toward the center of the continent, it is documented in Middle Europe. Specifically, one of its key locations in this central region is Austria.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Nicotiana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Chemical reviews
Activities
Nicotiana has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Psychoactive, Teratogenic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Psychoactive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Teratogenic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Psychoactive
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Teratogenic
- Journal of animal science
Medicinal Uses
Nicotiana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include osmotic stress.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| osmotic stress | Plant physiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |