Onobrychis ebenoides
Onobrychis ebenoides, commonly known as the Ebony-leaved Hogweed, is a distinctive perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. Found in specific montane habitats, this plant is characterized by its dark foliage and umbelliferous flowers. It holds significant interest in ethnobotany for its unique chemical properties and medicinal potential.
- Scientific name: Onobrychis ebenoides
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Fabales and is a member of the family Fabaceae. Within this family, it is specifically identified by the genus Onobrychis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Onobrychis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Onobrychis ebenoides, exhibits a highly localized geographical distribution. Its presence is specifically documented within the region of Southeastern Europe. Within this particular area, the species can be found growing in Greece. This narrow range suggests that the plant may have very specific environmental requirements for survival. Consequently, its occurrence remains restricted to these particular Mediterranean landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Chemicals
Onobrychis ebenoides has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ebenfuran I, ebenfuran II, ebenfuran III, 2-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-formyl-4-hydroxy-6-methoxy-benzofuran, 2-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5-hydroxy-6-methoxy-benzofuran.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ebenfuran I | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ebenfuran II | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ebenfuran III | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-formyl-4-hydroxy-6-methoxy-benzofuran | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5-hydroxy-6-methoxy-benzofuran | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Onobrychis ebenoides has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, cervical cancer, osteoporosis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervical cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |