Aconitum ferox
Indian aconite
Aconitum ferox, commonly known as Indian Aconite or Atis, is a potent medicinal plant native to the Himalayas. Renowned for its high alkaloid content, particularly aconitine, it is used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. While highly toxic if mishandled, it serves as a powerful remedy for neurological and inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Aconitum ferox
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Aconitum ferox, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Ranunculales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae and the 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, known scientifically as Aconitum ferox, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Telugu, it is called వసనాభి, and in Kannada, it is known as ವತ್ಸನಾಭಿ. In Nepali, the plant is called बिष्मा, while in Russian, it is identified as Борец свирепый. Additionally, in French, it is commonly known as Aconit féroce.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| te | వసనాభి | Wikidata |
| ne | बिष्मा | Wikidata |
| ru | Борец свирепый | Wikidata |
| fr | Aconit féroce | Wikidata |
| kn | ವತ್ಸನಾಭಿ | Wikidata |
| gu | વછનાગ | Wikidata |
| is | Ægishjálmur | Wikidata |
| zh | 印度乌头 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 印度乌头 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 印度烏頭 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the lush regions of Assam. Furthermore, its habitat extends into the high-altitude terrains of the East Himalaya. The species is also widely distributed across the mountainous landscapes of Nepal. These diverse locations highlight the plant's preference for the unique ecosystems of this region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aconitum ferox has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aconitine, hypaconitine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aconitine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypaconitine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aconitum ferox has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cardiotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |