Scopolia carniolica
Scopolia carniolica, commonly known as Carniolan scoparia, is a potent medicinal herb belonging to the Solanaceae family. Native to central Europe, this plant contains bioactive alkaloids like scopolamine. It is traditionally utilized for its sedative and antispasmodic properties, though its high toxicity requires careful, expert handling in pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Scopolia carniolica
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Solanales, and the family Solanaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Scopolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scopolia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Scopolia carniolica, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In German, it is called Krainer Tollkraut, while in Polish, it is known as Lulecznica kraińska. Its names in Slavic languages include Скополія карніолійська in Ukrainian and kranjska bunika in Slovenian. Additionally, in Azerbaijani, it is identified as Karniol skopoliyası.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Krainer Tollkraut | Wikidata |
| pl | Lulecznica kraińska | Wikidata |
| uk | Скополія карніолійська | Wikidata |
| sl | kranjska bunika | Wikidata |
| az | Karniol skopoliyası | Wikidata |
| sv | Dårört | Wikidata |
| ka | კავკასიური სკოპოლია | Wikidata |
| hu | krajnai farkasbogyó | Wikidata |
| cs | pablen kraňský | Wikidata |
| fi | skopolia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in Denmark. The species is more widely spread throughout Middle Europe, where it is found in Austria. It also inhabits the territories of Germany and the Czechia-Slovakia region. Furthermore, its geographical range extends into Hungary within the central part of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
Chemicals
Scopolia carniolica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include scopoletin, scopolin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Scopolia carniolica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include acetylcholinesterase.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetylcholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |