Aconitum orochryseum
Aconitum orochrüseum, commonly known as the golden monkshood, is a potent medicinal plant native to East Asia. Highly valued in traditional medicine, its alkaloids possess powerful pharmacological properties. However, due to its extreme toxicity, precise processing and careful dosage are essential to harness its therapeutic benefits safely.
- Scientific name: Aconitum orochryseum
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it is situated in the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is identified by the 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 orochrseum, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as Orochrseum Monkshood, while in Chinese, it is known as 乌头 (Wūtóu).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution centered within the Indian Subcontinent. It is primarily found growing in the rugged terrains of the East Himalaya region. Within this vast area, the species has a notable presence across the country of Nepal. These high-altitude habitats provide the unique environmental conditions necessary for its survival. Consequently, its range is relatively localized to these mountainous parts of South Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aconitum orochaisium, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which encompass the leaves, stems, and characteristic flowers, contain various bioactive alkaloids that are central to its pharmacological profile. While the roots are often the most potent source of aconitine, the aerial parts are essential components of the plant's overall biological identity and are studied for their complex chemical composition.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aconitum orochryseum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include atisinium chloride, 2-O-acetyl-7alpha-hydroxyorochrine, 2-O-acetylorochrine, orochrine, virescenine.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| atisinium chloride | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-O-acetyl-7alpha-hydroxyorochrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-O-acetylorochrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| orochrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| virescenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aconitum orochryseum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |