Aconitum barbatum var. puberulum
Aconitum barbaatum var. pubererulum, commonly known as a variety of monkshood, is a potent medicinal plant characterized by its striking flowers. Highly valued in traditional pharmacology, it contains complex alkaloids. While offering significant therapeutic potential, its extreme toxicity requires precise handling and expert knowledge for safe medicinal application.
- Scientific name: Aconitum barbatum var. puberulum
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Ranunculaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Aconitum as the variety Aconitum barbaatum var. puberulum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aconitum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several key regions of Northern and Central Asia. In the Russian territory of Siberia, it can be found specifically within the Altay region. Its distribution extends significantly into China, where it is present in Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Furthermore, the species is located throughout the China North-Central area. Finally, its habitat includes the remote and expansive landscapes of Xinjiang.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aconitum barbatum var. puberulum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-N-methyllaurotetanine, 3-hydroxy-1,2-dimethoxy-5-methyl-5H-dibenzoindol-4-one, N-methylcorydaldine, O-methylarmepavine, crispine B.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-N-methyllaurotetanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-hydroxy-1,2-dimethoxy-5-methyl-5H-dibenzoindol-4-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-methylcorydaldine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| O-methylarmepavine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crispine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| imperialine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnoflorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aconitum barbatum var. puberulum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |