Aconitum kiyomiense
Aconitum kiyomiense · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Aconitum kiyomiense, is a perennial herb belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Native to East Asian highlands, this plant is renowned for its striking flowers and potent alkaloids. While used in traditional medicine for specific therapeutic purposes, its extreme toxicity requires expert handling and precise processing.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Aconitum kiyomienseSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Aconitum kiyomiense is characterized by its growth form as a herb, manifesting as a non-woody perennial plant. As a herbaceous species, it lacks a permanent woody stem, instead relying on a specialized underground root system to support its seasonal development. The plant typically features an erect stem structure typical of the Ranunculaceae family, supporting a complex arrangement of foliage and distinctive floral organs.
- Growth form :
- herb
- Woodiness :
- non-woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Aconitum kiyomiense has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Journal of natural medicines
Chemicals
Aconitum kiyomiense has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hypaconitine, JESACONITINE, aconitine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hypaconitine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| JESACONITINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aconitine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hypaconitine
- Journal of natural medicines
JESACONITINE
- Journal of natural medicines
aconitine
- Journal of natural medicines