Aconitum hemsleyanum var. hemsleyanum
Aconitum hemsleyanum var. hemsleyanum, commonly known as Hemsley's Monkshood, is a potent medicinal perennial native to East Asian montane regions. Highly valued in traditional pharmacopoeia, its alkaloids possess profound physiological effects. However, due to extreme toxicity, precise processing is essential to harness its therapeutic potential safely and effectively.
- Scientific name: Aconitum hemsleyanum var. hemsleyanum
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Ranunculales, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Aconitum as the variety hemsleyanum.
| 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 diverse range of habitats across several distinct regions. In China, its presence is widely recorded throughout the South-Central and North-Central provinces. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the Southeast regions of China. Its geographical reach extends further west into the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Beyond China, the distribution also encompasses the Indo-China region, specifically within Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Activities
Aconitum hemsleyanum var. hemsleyanum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |