Aconitum piepunense
Aconitum piepunense, commonly known as a member of the potent monkshood family, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to high-altitude regions. Renowned for its complex alkaloids, it requires expert handling due to its toxicity. When used traditionally, it serves as a powerful tool in specialized pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Aconitum piepunense
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Aconitum piepunense, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling specifically under the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae and is situated 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 piepunense, is known by various names depending on the linguistic context and regional script. In Chinese, it is referred to using the following common names: 中甸乌头 (zh), 中甸乌头 (zh-hans), 中甸乌头 (zh-cn), and 中甸烏頭 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 中甸乌头 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 中甸乌头 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 中甸乌头 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 中甸烏頭 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within a specific ecological niche in Asia. Its geographical distribution is concentrated within the South-Central region of China. Within these territories, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions provided by the local terrain. Because of this limited range, the species is considered a regional component of the Chinese flora. Consequently, understanding its habitat in South-Central China is essential for its conservation and study.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aconitum piepunense, primarily utilizes its roots for the storage of essential nutrients and secondary metabolites. In many species within the Aconitum genus, the tuberous roots are the most significant part of the plant in terms of chemical composition, often containing potent alkaloids that define its medicinal and toxicological properties. These specialized underground structures allow the plant to survive dormant periods and provide the physiological foundation for its growth and chemical defense mechanisms.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aconitum piepunense has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 18-acetylcammaconine, aconosine, pengshenine B, piepunensine A, talatisamine.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 18-acetylcammaconine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aconosine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pengshenine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| piepunensine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| talatisamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| talatizidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| yunaconitine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |