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{{Short description|A species of tobacco plant known for its high nicotine content}} | |||
{{Taxobox | |||
| name = Nicotiana rustica | |||
| image = Nicotiana_rustica.jpg | |||
| image_caption = Nicotiana rustica plant | |||
| regnum = [[Plantae]] | |||
| unranked_divisio = [[Angiosperms]] | |||
| unranked_classis = [[Eudicots]] | |||
| unranked_ordo = [[Asterids]] | |||
| ordo = [[Solanales]] | |||
| familia = [[Solanaceae]] | |||
| genus = ''[[Nicotiana]]'' | |||
| species = '''''N. rustica''''' | |||
| binomial = ''Nicotiana rustica'' | |||
| binomial_authority = [[Carl Linnaeus|L.]] | |||
}} | |||
'''''Nicotiana rustica''''', commonly known as Aztec tobacco or wild tobacco, is a species of [[tobacco]] in the [[Solanaceae]] family. It is known for its high [[nicotine]] content and is used in various traditional and cultural practices. | |||
'''Nicotiana rustica''' | |||
== | ==Description== | ||
''Nicotiana rustica'' is a robust annual plant that can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. The leaves are large, ovate, and sticky, with a strong odor. The flowers are tubular and yellow, blooming in clusters at the top of the plant. The plant is native to the [[Andes]] region of [[South America]], but it has been widely cultivated and naturalized in other parts of the world. | |||
==Cultivation and Uses== | |||
''Nicotiana rustica'' is primarily grown for its leaves, which contain a high concentration of nicotine, ranging from 9% to 20%, significantly higher than that of ''[[Nicotiana tabacum]]'', the species commonly used in commercial tobacco products. Due to its potency, ''N. rustica'' is often used in [[shamanic]] rituals and traditional medicine by indigenous peoples. | |||
== | ===Traditional Uses=== | ||
In many indigenous cultures, ''Nicotiana rustica'' is used in spiritual and healing practices. It is often smoked in pipes or used as a snuff. The plant is considered sacred in some cultures and is used to communicate with the spiritual world. | |||
== | ===Modern Uses=== | ||
While not commonly used in commercial tobacco products due to its high nicotine content, ''Nicotiana rustica'' is sometimes used in the production of [[insecticides]] and [[pesticides]]. Its potent nicotine content makes it effective in controlling pests. | |||
==Chemical Composition== | |||
The primary active compound in ''Nicotiana rustica'' is nicotine, an alkaloid that acts as a stimulant in humans. The plant also contains other alkaloids such as nornicotine and anabasine, which contribute to its pharmacological effects. | |||
==Cultural Significance== | |||
''Nicotiana rustica'' holds significant cultural importance in various indigenous communities. It is often used in ceremonies and rituals to induce trance states and facilitate communication with spirits. The plant is also used as an offering in religious ceremonies. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
[[File:Nicotiana_rustica_flower.jpg|thumb|left|''Nicotiana rustica'' flower]] | |||
[[File:Nicotiana_rustica_leaves.jpg|thumb|right|Leaves of ''Nicotiana rustica'']] | |||
==Related pages== | |||
* [[Nicotiana tabacum]] | * [[Nicotiana tabacum]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Nicotine]] | ||
* [[Solanaceae]] | * [[Solanaceae]] | ||
* [[Traditional medicine]] | |||
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Revision as of 17:43, 18 February 2025
A species of tobacco plant known for its high nicotine content
Nicotiana rustica, commonly known as Aztec tobacco or wild tobacco, is a species of tobacco in the Solanaceae family. It is known for its high nicotine content and is used in various traditional and cultural practices.
Description
Nicotiana rustica is a robust annual plant that can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. The leaves are large, ovate, and sticky, with a strong odor. The flowers are tubular and yellow, blooming in clusters at the top of the plant. The plant is native to the Andes region of South America, but it has been widely cultivated and naturalized in other parts of the world.
Cultivation and Uses
Nicotiana rustica is primarily grown for its leaves, which contain a high concentration of nicotine, ranging from 9% to 20%, significantly higher than that of Nicotiana tabacum, the species commonly used in commercial tobacco products. Due to its potency, N. rustica is often used in shamanic rituals and traditional medicine by indigenous peoples.
Traditional Uses
In many indigenous cultures, Nicotiana rustica is used in spiritual and healing practices. It is often smoked in pipes or used as a snuff. The plant is considered sacred in some cultures and is used to communicate with the spiritual world.
Modern Uses
While not commonly used in commercial tobacco products due to its high nicotine content, Nicotiana rustica is sometimes used in the production of insecticides and pesticides. Its potent nicotine content makes it effective in controlling pests.
Chemical Composition
The primary active compound in Nicotiana rustica is nicotine, an alkaloid that acts as a stimulant in humans. The plant also contains other alkaloids such as nornicotine and anabasine, which contribute to its pharmacological effects.
Cultural Significance
Nicotiana rustica holds significant cultural importance in various indigenous communities. It is often used in ceremonies and rituals to induce trance states and facilitate communication with spirits. The plant is also used as an offering in religious ceremonies.
