Sassafras albidum
Sassafras officinale
Sassafras albium, commonly known as white sassafras, is a deciduous shrub prized for its aromatic properties. Native to various subtropical regions, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities. Its fragrant leaves and roots offer unique therapeutic potential in various holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Sassafras albidum
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Europe
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 follows the order Laurales and is a member of the family Lauraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Sassafras.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sassafras | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Sassafras albidum, is known by various regional names across different languages, reflecting its diverse botanical identity. In Hungarian, it is referred to as szasszafrász babérfa, while in German, it is called the Sassafrasbaum. Its common name in Georgian is ანისულის ხე, and in Polish, it is known as sasafras lekarski. Finally, in Swedish, it is simply called sassafras.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hu | szasszafrász babérfa | Wikidata |
| de | Sassafrasbaum | Wikidata |
| ka | ანისულის ხე | Wikidata |
| pl | sasafras lekarski | Wikidata |
| sv | sassafras | Wikidata |
| zh | 北美檫樹 | Wikidata |
| ceb | Sassafras | Wikidata |
| war | Sassafras | Wikidata |
| bg | сасафрас | Wikidata |
| cs | kašťa bělavá | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across different continents. In Eastern Canada, it can be found growing within the province of Ontario. Its presence extends into the North-Central United States, specifically across the states of Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas. Furthermore, the species is also documented in Southeastern Europe, particularly in Romania. This wide distribution highlights the adaptable nature of the species across varying climates.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Iowa | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Wisconsin | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sassafras albidum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include safrole.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| safrole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sassafras albidum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Tumorigenic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Tumorigenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |