Prangos pabularia
Pranqos pabularia, commonly known as the fodder hogweed, is a perennial herb native to Europe. Belonging to the Apiaceae family, it is characterized by its large, compound leaves and umbelliferous flowers. While historically used in traditional medicine, its chemical potency requires careful handling to avoid skin irritation.
- Scientific name: Prangos pabularia
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae and the genus Prangos. As a member of the Prangos pabularia species, it occupies a specific niche within this complex botanical hierarchy.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Prangos | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Prangos pabularia, is referred to by different common names depending on the language, such as Биік прангос in Kazakh (kk) and Прангос кормoвой in Russian (ru).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| kk | Биік прангос | Wikidata |
| ru | Прангос кормовой | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the expansive landscapes of Central Asia. Its natural range includes the vast territories of Kazakhstan and Kirgizstan. Additionally, the species can be located throughout the country of Turkmenistan. It also thrives within the specific environmental conditions of Tadzhikistan. Finally, the geographical distribution of this medicinal herb extends into Uzbekistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Prangos pabularia, is a robust perennial herb characterized by its distinctive structural components. The stems are typically sturdy and upright, providing the necessary support for its large, spreading foliage and eventual flowering heads. Below the surface, the plant develops a well-established system of roots that anchor it firmly in its Mediterranean habitat and allow for the efficient absorption of nutrients and water essential for its medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Prangos pabularia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include pabularin A, pabularin B, pabularin C.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pabularin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pabularin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pabularin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |