Aconitum richardsonianum var. pseudosessiliflorum
Aconitum richardsonianum var. pseudosessiliflorum, commonly known as a subspecies of Richardson's monkshood, is a striking perennial herb. Renowned for its distinctive blue-violet flowers, this plant contains potent alkaloids. While historically significant in botanical studies, it is highly toxic, requiring extreme caution and expert knowledge when handled or studied.
- Scientific name: Aconitum richardsonianum var. pseudosessiliflorum
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae. Specifically, it is identified as a variety 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, scientifically known as Aconitum richardsonianum var. pseudosessiliflorum, is identified by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and regional classification. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 伏毛直序乌头 (zh, zh-hans, zh-cn) and 细叶草乌 (zh). Specifically, within various Chinese naming conventions, it is frequently documented as 伏毛直序乌头 (zh, zh-hans, zh-cn), highlighting its distinct morphological characteristics within the Aconitum genus.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 伏毛直序乌头 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 伏毛直序乌头 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 伏毛直序乌头 | Wikidata |
| zh | 细叶草乌 | Wikidata |
| zh | 伏毛直序乌头 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found within a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is strictly confined to the high-altitude regions of East Asia. Specifically, the distribution of this variety is centered in the Tibet region of China. Due to this restricted occurrence, it is considered a localized species within its broader botanical group. Understanding this precise location is essential for studying its unique ecological requirements.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aconitum richardsonianum var. pseudosessiliflorum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-acetylaconitine, delelatine, isoatisine, nordhagenine A, yunaconitine.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-acetylaconitine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delelatine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoatisine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nordhagenine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| yunaconitine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |