Aconitum kiyomiense
Aconitum kiyomiense, commonly known as the Kiyomi monkshood, is a perennial herb native to East Asia. While prized for its striking blue flowers, it contains potent alkaloids. In traditional medicine, it is carefully processed to mitigate toxicity, serving as a powerful agent for addressing pain and circulatory issues.
- Scientific name: Aconitum kiyomiense
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Ranunculales, specifically within the family Ranunculaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its 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, Aconitum kiyomiense, is known by the common name キヨミトリカブト in Japanese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | キヨミトリカブト | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to the specific region of Eastern Asia. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the islands of Japan. Due to this limited range, the species is considered an endemic component of the local flora. Within the Japanese archipelago, it can be found growing in particular mountainous or forest environments. Consequently, its geographical distribution remains strictly tied to this East Asian territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aconitum kiyomiense, is a species known for its distinctive morphological features, particularly within its underground structures. The most significant medicinal part of the plant is its tuberous roots, which are thickened, fleshy organs used for nutrient storage. In many species of the Aconitum genus, these tuberous roots contain potent alkaloids, making them the primary focus of pharmacological interest and traditional medicinal use, though they require careful processing due to their high toxicity.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tuberous roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aconitum kiyomiense has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aconitine, hypaconitine, jesaconitine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aconitine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypaconitine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jesaconitine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |