Pastinaca sativa
Parsnip
Pastinacica sativa, commonly known as wild parsnip, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Eurasia. While its sweet roots are edible, the plant poses risks; its sap contains furanocoumarins, which can cause severe phytophotodermatitis when skin is exposed to sunlight. It is often categorized as a problematic invasive species.
- Scientific name: Pastinaca sativa
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Pastinaca sativa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Pastinaca.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pastinaca | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Pastinaca sativa, is widely recognized by several common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese contexts, it is referred to as 欧防风 (zh-hans), 欧防风 (zh-cn), and 欧防风 (zh-sg), while in Traditional Chinese, it is known as 歐防風 (zh-hant) and 歐防風 (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 欧防风 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 歐防風 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 歐防風 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 欧防风 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 欧防风 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 歐防風 | Wikidata |
| pl | pasternak zwyczajny | Wikidata |
| fr | panais | Wikidata |
| ko | 파스닙 | Wikidata |
| be | Пастарнак | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across various regions of Northern Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing throughout the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Its distribution extends further north into the landscapes of Finland and Norway. In the western territories, the species is also well-established within Great Britain. Finally, it maintains a consistent presence across the island of Ireland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as wild parsnip, possesses several distinct anatomical structures, but its reproductive stage is characterized by the development of its fruits. These fruits are small, dry, and indehiscent schizocarps that typically split into two single-seeded segments called mericarps. Once mature, these fruits serve as the primary mechanism for seed dispersal, ensuring the continued spread of the species across its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pastinaca sativa has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarins, flavonoids, furanocoumarins, 3-carene, isopimpinellin.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| furanocoumarins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-carene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isopimpinellin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myristicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sodium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| starch | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pastinaca sativa has 10 reported activities identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Laxative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasodilator | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pastinaca sativa has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include CNS diseases, antioxidant, cardiovascular diseases, diuretic, gastrointestinal diseases.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CNS diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| laxative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| listeriosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| respiratory diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |