Aconitum palmatum
Aconitum palmatum, commonly known as the palmate monkshood, is a striking perennial herb native to the Himalayan region. Renowned for its distinctive large, hand-shaped leaves and violet flowers, this plant contains potent alkaloids. While historically used in traditional medicine, its extreme toxicity requires careful handling and expert knowledge.
- Scientific name: Aconitum palmatum
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Aconitum palmatum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Its specific taxonomic classification concludes within 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 palmatum, is known by the common name செந்நாபி in Tamil.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ta | செந்நாபி | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key mountainous regions in Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the lush terrain of Assam. The species also inhabits the vast stretches of the East Himalaya and the rugged landscapes of the West Himalaya. Finally, its range extends significantly into the mountainous country of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aconitum palmatum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aconitine, hypaconitine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aconitine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypaconitine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |