Cuneate Monkshood
Aconitum japonicum subsp. subcuneatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cuneate Monkshood, scientifically known as Aconium japonicum subsp. subcuneatum, is a potent medicinal plant native to East Asia. Renowned for its striking appearance, it contains complex alkaloids used in traditional practices. While highly toxic if mishandled, careful pharmacological applications offer significant therapeutic potential in treating various inflammatory conditions.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Cuneate Monkshood
- Scientific synonyms
- Aconitum Aizuense · Aconitum Majimae · 7 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Cuneate Monkshood
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Aconitum japonicum subsp. subcuneatumSynonyms
- Aconitum aizuense
- Aconitum majimae
- Aconitum ozense
- Aconitum tasiromontanum
- Aconitum subcuneatum
- Aconitum zuccarinii
- Aconitum yezoense var. majimae
- Aconitum deflexum var. ozense
- Aconitum japonicum var. ozense
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Ranunculaceae and the genus Aconitum. Specifically, its taxonomic designation is Aconitum japonicum subsp. subcuneatum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Aconitum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is native to the specific geographic region of Eastern Asia. Within this vast territory, its presence is primarily concentrated in the nation of Japan. The subspecies subcuneatum maintains a localized distribution that is characteristic of many endemic flora in the area. Consequently, its natural habitat is strictly limited to the environmental conditions found across the Japanese archipelago. Understanding this specific range is essential for studying the ecological niche of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Aconitum japonicum subsp. subcuneatum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 10-Hydroxychasmanine, 3-Hydroxykaracoline, 9-Hydroxynominine, Aconicarchamine A, Foresticine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Hydroxychasmanine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-Hydroxykaracoline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9-Hydroxynominine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aconicarchamine A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Foresticine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kobusine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Torokonine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
10-Hydroxychasmanine
- Journal of natural medicines
3-Hydroxykaracoline
- Journal of natural medicines
9-Hydroxynominine
- Journal of natural medicines
Aconicarchamine A
- Journal of natural medicines
Foresticine
- Journal of natural medicines
Kobusine
- Journal of natural medicines
Torokonine
- Journal of natural medicines
Activities
Aconitum japonicum subsp. subcuneatum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cytotoxic
- Journal of natural medicines
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| rhizoma of Aconiitum japonicum THUNB. subsp. subcuneatum (NAKAI) KADOTA | Journal of natural medicines (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |