Aconitum duclouxii
Aconitum duclouxii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Aconitum duclouxii, scientifically known as Aconitum duclouxii, is a potent medicinal plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Renowned for its complex alkaloid profile, it is utilized in traditional practices for its bioactive properties. However, extreme caution is required due to its high toxicity and potential for fatal ingestion.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Aconitum duclouxiiDistribution
This plant, known scientifically as Aconitum duclouxii, possesses a specific and localized natural range. Its primary geographical distribution is centered within the region of South-Central China. Within this particular area, the species thrives in the unique environmental conditions provided by the local landscape. Because its occurrence is tied to this specific territory, it remains a characteristic element of the regional flora. Consequently, researchers focusing on this species direct their botanical studies toward the South-Central provinces of China.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Ecology
The ecology of Aconitum duclouxii is defined by its preference for high-altitude montane environments, where it thrives within a specific vertical distribution. This species is specialized to inhabit alpine and subalpine zones, occupying an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 2500 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 3800 m AMSL. Within this altitudinal belt, the plant is adapted to the unique climatic conditions of high-mountain ecosystems, including lower temperatures, intense solar radiation, and seasonal variations in moisture typical of such heights. Its presence within this specific range suggests a niche requirement for the physiological conditions provided by these high-elevation habitats.
- Elevational range max:
- 3800 m AMSL
- Elevational range min:
- 2500 m AMSL
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Aconitum duclouxii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Journal of Asian natural products research
- Natural product research