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Phytolacca americana americana

Phytolacca americana var. americana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Phytolacca americana americana, scientifically known as Phytolacca americana var. americana, is a perennial herb native to the Americas. Renowned for its dark berries and distinctive roots, this plant has been utilized in traditional medicine for centuries to treat various ailments, though its potent compounds require careful, expert handling.

Family
Phytolaccaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Phytolacca Americana Var. Huadongensis · Phytolacca Americana Var. Lancifolia · 2 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Phytolacca americana var. americana

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Caryophyllales, it is situated in the family Phytolaccaceae. It is further identified by the genus Phytolacca, specifically as the variety americana.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Caryophyllales
Family Phytolaccaceae
Genus Phytolacca

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions within the European continent. In Northern Europe, its distribution includes both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species is also well-established in Middle Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Austria and Germany. Additionally, the plant's range extends through the territories of Czechia-Slovakia.

Region Area
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Hungary
Middle Europe Netherlands
Middle Europe Switzerland
Southwestern Europe Baleares
Southwestern Europe Corse

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Phytolacca americana var. americana has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (2r)-2-hydroxybehenic acid, (2r)-2-hydroxylignoceric acid, (2r)-2-hydroxypalmitic acid, (2r)-2-hydroxypentacosanoic acid, (2r)-2-hydroxytricosanoic acid.

Chemicals reported in Phytolacca americana var. americana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(2r)-2-hydroxybehenic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(2r)-2-hydroxylignoceric acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(2r)-2-hydroxypalmitic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(2r)-2-hydroxypentacosanoic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(2r)-2-hydroxytricosanoic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(2s,3s,4r,8z)-2-amino-8-octadecene-1,3,4-triol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cerebrosides 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
palmitic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(2r)-2-hydroxybehenic acid

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(2r)-2-hydroxylignoceric acid

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(2r)-2-hydroxypalmitic acid

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(2r)-2-hydroxypentacosanoic acid

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(2r)-2-hydroxytricosanoic acid

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(2s,3s,4r,8z)-2-amino-8-octadecene-1,3,4-triol

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Cerebrosides

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palmitic acid

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Preparations

Phytolacca americana var. americana has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude ethanolic extracts, ethanolic extracts, homeopathic mother tinctures.

Preparations reported for Phytolacca americana var. americana
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Crude ethanolic extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ethanolic extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Homeopathic mother tinctures 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Crude ethanolic extracts

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Ethanolic extracts

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Homeopathic mother tinctures

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