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Pimpinella anisoides

Pimpinella anisoides · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Pimpinella anisoides, scientifically known as Pimpinella anisoides, is a medicinal herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this plant contains bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine. It is primarily valued for its potential therapeutic effects, including digestive support and antimicrobial activities in herbal remedies.

Family
Apiaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Tobion Bubonoides · Apium Gussonei · 3 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Pimpinella anisoides

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Apiales
Family Apiaceae
Genus Pimpinella

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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
Southeastern Europe Italy
Southeastern Europe Sicilia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Pimpinella anisoides has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Limonene, (+)-Sabinene, trans-Anethole.

Chemicals reported in Pimpinella anisoides
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(+)-Limonene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(+)-Sabinene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
trans-Anethole 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(+)-Limonene

  1. Fitoterapia

(+)-Sabinene

  1. Fitoterapia

trans-Anethole

  1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Pimpinella anisoides has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic extract.

Preparations reported for Pimpinella anisoides
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Ethanolic extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ethanolic extract

  1. Fitoterapia