Sanicula graveolens
Sanicula graveolens, commonly known as sanicle, is a perennial herb belonging to the Sanicalaceae family. Native to woodland habitats, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its bioactive properties. Its roots and foliage are often studied for their potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects in various herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Sanicula graveolens
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, it is specifically situated in the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Sanicula.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sanicula | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sanicula graveolens, is often referred to by its regional common name in Spanish as Sanicula macrorhiza var. andina.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| es | Sanicula macrorhiza var. andina | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across the western regions of North America. In Western Canada, its presence is specifically noted within the province of British Columbia. Moving into the Northwestern United States, the species extends into the state of Idaho. It is also widely distributed across the landscapes of Montana and Oregon. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes the state of Washington.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Nevada | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sanicula graveolens has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, flavonoids, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |