Pulsatilla pratensis
Anemone pratensis
Pulsatilla pratensis, commonly known as pasqueflower, is a perennial herb celebrated for its striking, bell-shaped blooms. Found in meadowlands, this medicinal plant has long been utilized in traditional practices to treat inflammatory conditions and nervous system imbalances, though its potent bioactive compounds require careful, expert handling and dosage.
- Scientific name: Pulsatilla pratensis
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Pulsatilla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pulsatilla | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pulsatilla pratensis, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Poland, it is called sasanka łąkowa, while in Russia, it is referred to as Прострел луговой. In Belarus, the name used is сон лугавы, and in Hungary, it is known as mezei kökörcsin. Finally, in Finland, this species is commonly called ahokylmänkukka.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Sasanka łąkowa | Wikidata |
| ru | Прострел луговой | Wikidata |
| be | Сон лугавы | Wikidata |
| hu | mezei kökörcsin | Wikidata |
| fi | ahokylmänkukka | Wikidata |
| lv | Pļavas silpurene | Wikidata |
| uk | Сон лучний | Wikidata |
| et | aas-karukell | Wikidata |
| de | Wiesen-Kuhschelle | Wikidata |
| cs | koniklec luční | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species is also found within Middle Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of Austria. Finally, its range extends through the Czechia-Slovakia region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pulsatilla pratensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include protoanemonin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| protoanemonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |