Phacelia campanularia
Phaceliia campanularia, commonly known as the "bush tea" or "wild bell," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments, digestive issues, and skin inflammations, offering a natural approach to holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Phacelia campanularia
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Phacelia campanularia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Boraginales. Finally, it is a member of the family Boraginaceae and is situated within the genus Phacelia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phacelia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Phacelia campanularia, is known by various regional names across different languages. In Czech, it is referred to as Zwónčkata pčólnička, while in Arabic, it is called جمية جرسيسة. In Sweden, it is commonly known as Klockfacelia, and in Denmark, the name used is Klokkehonningurt. Finally, in Finnish, this medicinal species is called kellohunajakukka.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hsb | Zwónčkata pčólnička | Wikidata |
| ar | جمية جرسية | Wikidata |
| sv | Klockfacelia | Wikidata |
| da | Klokkehonningurt | Wikidata |
| fi | kellohunajakukka | Wikidata |
| cs | svazenka zvonkovitá | Wikidata |
| sk | facélia modrá | Wikidata |
| arz | جميه جرسيه | Wikidata |
| zh | 蓝钟穗花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 钟状沙铃花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across multiple continents and climatic zones. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the territories of Austria, Germany, and the Czechia-Slovakia region. Its range also extends into the northern reaches of North America, specifically within the Northwest Territories of the Subarctic. Additionally, the species is documented in the western portion of Canada, particularly in the province of Alberta. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to adapt to diverse environments ranging from temperate Europe to subarctic landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Northwest Territories | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
Chemicals
Phacelia campanularia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Rosmarinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |