Aconitum moldavicum
Aconitum moldavicum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Aconitum moldavicum, scientifically known as Aconitum moldavicum, is a perennial herb belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Native to Eastern Europe, this striking plant is characterized by its distinctive hooded flowers. While historically utilized in traditional medicine, it contains potent alkaloids, making it highly toxic if handled or consumed improperly.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Aconitum Lycoctonum Subsp. Moldavicum
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Aconitum moldavicumSynonyms
- Aconitum lycoctonum subsp. moldavicum
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, specifically being a member of the family Ranunculaceae. Within this family, it is identified by the 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 primarily distributed across several regions within the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is noted in the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. The species can also be found throughout Hungary and Poland within the same central region. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, its range extends into Romania. Finally, the distribution reaches Eastern Europe, specifically within the borders of Ukraine.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Hungary |
| Middle Europe | Poland |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Aconitum moldavicum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- International journal of molecular sciences
Conditions
Aconitum moldavicum has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include oxidative stress.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Oxidative stress | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Oxidative stress
- International journal of molecular sciences
Preparations
Aconitum moldavicum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanolic extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ethanolic extracts
- International journal of molecular sciences