Devil’s Bit Scabious
Succisa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Devil's Bit Scabious, scientifically known as Succisa, is a resilient perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. Characterlızed by its distinctive, notched flower heads, it has long been used in traditional folk medicine. Renowned for its historical role in treating skin ailments, it remains a fascinating botanical specimen.
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Devil’S Bit Scabious
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Devil’s Bit Scabious
Scientific Names
Accepted name
SuccisaRegional and Traditional Names
German:
- Teufelsabbiss
- Teufelsabbiss
French:
- Succises
- Succises
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Dipsacales and the family Caprifoliaceae, it is classified under the genus Succisa.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Succisa |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is found across various regions of Northern Europe. Its distribution includes specific territories such as Denmark and Finland. It also grows naturally in the Faroe Islands, which are known as Føroyaar. Additionally, the species can be located throughout Great Britain. Finally, its geographical range extends to the island of Iceland.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Succisa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Catalpol, Loganin, Verbenalin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Catalpol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Loganin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Verbenalin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Catalpol
- Electrophoresis
Loganin
- Electrophoresis
Verbenalin
- Electrophoresis