Pimpinella anisoides
Pimpinella anisoides, commonly known as a member of the Apiaceae family, is a medicinal herb valued for its diverse therapeutic potential. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to support digestive health and possess antioxidant properties, offering significant interest to modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Pimpinella anisoides
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Apiales and is a member of the family Apiaceae. Specifically, Pimpinella anisoides is categorized under the genus Pimpinella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pimpinella | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pimpinella anisoides, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as anisoid pimpinella, while in Spanish, it is known as pimpinela anisoides. In Portuguese, the plant is called pimpinela-anisoides.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range focused within the Mediterranean region. Its presence is primarily documented throughout Southeastern Europe. Within this territory, it can be found growing in the country of Italy. Furthermore, the species is specifically distributed across the island of Sicilia. These locations represent the known natural habitat for Pimpinella anisoides.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pimpinella anisoides has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-limonene, (+)-sabinene, trans-anethole.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-sabinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-anethole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |