Aconitum apetalum
Aconitum apetalum, commonly known as a species of monkshood, is a potent medicinal plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Renowned for its alkaloid-rich properties, it is utilized in traditional medicine for its sedative and analgesic effects, though its extreme toxicity requires precise handling and expert pharmacological knowledge.
- Scientific name: Aconitum apetalum
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Aconitum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aconitum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Aconitum apetalum, is known by various regional names across different languages. In Russian, it is referred to as Борец мелколeпестный, while in Chinese, it is identified by the names 空茎乌头, 空茎乌头, and 空茎cn (空茎乌头). Additionally, in Icelandic, the species is called Fellahjálmur.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Борец мелколепестный | Wikidata |
| zh | 空茎乌头 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 空茎乌头 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 空茎乌头 | Wikidata |
| is | Fellahjálmur | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 空莖烏頭 | Wikidata |
| zh | 两色乌头 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions of Northern and Central Asia. In the northernmost reaches of its range, it can be found growing in the Altay region of Siberia. Moving southward, its presence extends into the vast territories of Kazakhstan within Central Asia. The geographical spread continues into the eastern portions of the continent, specifically reaching the Xinjiang province of China. Collectively, these locations define the unique natural habitat where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aconitum apetalum, is characterized by its medicinal properties that are often derived from the whole plants. When utilizing the entire organism, practitioners account for the complex synergy of alkaloids distributed throughout the roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. Because the chemical potency can vary significantly across different structures, using the whole plants ensures that the full spectrum of bioactive compounds is present, though careful preparation is essential due to the inherent toxicity of the species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aconitum apetalum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include compound 10.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| compound 10 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aconitum apetalum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tobacco mosaic virus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tobacco mosaic virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |