Aconitum japonicum subsp. subcuneatum
Aconitum japonicum subsp. subcuneatum, commonly known as Japanese monkshood, is a potent perennial herb prized in traditional medicine. While its alkaloids possess significant therapeutic potential for pain relief and inflammation, the plant is highly toxic. Careful processing is essential to neutralize its lethal components before any medicinal application.
- Scientific name: Aconitum japonicum subsp. subcuneatum
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aconitum japonicum subsp. subcuneatum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 10-hydroxychasmanine, 3-hydroxykaracoline, 9-hydroxynominine, aconicarchamine A, foresticine.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 10-hydroxychasmanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-hydroxykaracoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 9-hydroxynominine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aconicarchamine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| foresticine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kobusine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| torokonine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aconitum japonicum subsp. subcuneatum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |