Aconitum orochryseum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Aconitum orochrseum is defined by its specialized adaptation to high-altitude alpine environments, where it thrives within a specific vertical niche. This species is strictly limited to high-elevation zones, occupying a narrow ecological band that begins at a minimum altitude of 3,900 m AMSL and extends to a maximum elevation of 4,800 m AMSL. Such a distribution indicates an organism highly specialized for life in extreme montane or subnival habitats, where it must contend with intense ultraviolet radiation, low atmospheric pressure, and significant temperature fluctuations characteristic of these heights. Its presence within this specific 900-meter elevational range suggests a dependency on the unique soil compositions, moisture regimes, and climatic stability found only in these upper reaches of the mountain ecosystem.

Elevational range max:

4800 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

3900 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Aconitum orochrüseum is characterized by its classification as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its development. As a terrestrial plant, it grows directly in the soil rather than as an epiphyte, maintaining a growth habit that is described as a self-supporting clamberer. This means that while it possesses the ability to climb or spread, it does not rely on other structures for obligatory support, instead maintaining its own upright or sprawling posture within its natural habitat.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Aconitum orochryseum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Atisinium chloride, 2-O-Acetyl-7alpha-hydroxyorochrine, 2-O-Acetylorochrine, Orochrine, Virescenine.

Atisinium chloride

1. Journal of natural products
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

2-O-Acetyl-7alpha-hydroxyorochrine

1. Journal of natural products

2-O-Acetylorochrine

1. Journal of natural products

Orochrine

1. Journal of natural products

Virescenine

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Aconitum orochryseum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.

Antimalarial

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Aconitum orochryseum has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude alkaloid fraction, crude methanol extract.

Crude alkaloid fraction

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Crude methanol extract

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology