Polemonium caeruleum
Jacob's-ladder
Polemonium caeruleum, commonly known as Jacob's Polemonium or Blue Jacob's Ladder, is a perennial wildflower native to North America. Renowned for its striking, bell-shaped blue blossoms, this plant thrives in moist, woodland settings. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it holds historical significance in traditional herbal practices for various medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Polemonium caeruleum
- Family: Polemoniaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Polemonium caeruleum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Ericales and the family Polemoniaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Polemonium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Polemoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Polemonium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Polemonium caeruleum, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Poland, it is called Wielosił błękity, while in Hungary, it is referred to as kék csatavirág. The species is known as Синюха голубая in Russian and Polémoine bleue in French. Additionally, in Korean, it is identified by the name 참꽃고비.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Wielosił błękitny | Wikidata |
| ko | 참꽃고비 | Wikidata |
| ru | Синюха голубая | Wikidata |
| fr | Polémoine bleue | Wikidata |
| hu | kék csatavirág | Wikidata |
| fi | lehtosinilatva | Wikidata |
| uk | Синюха блакитна | Wikidata |
| lv | Zilā kāpnīte | Wikidata |
| az | Mavi göyümçiçək | Wikidata |
| lt | Mėlynasis palemonas | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Polemonium caeruleum, exhibits a specific distribution throughout the regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Its presence is also documented across the islands of Iceland and Great Britain. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the rugged terrain of Norway. Together, these locations define the northern reach of this medicinal plant's habitat.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | 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 |
Chemicals
Polemonium caeruleum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include AA, sucrose.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| AA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sucrose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |