Aconitum vilmorinianum
Aconitum vilmorinianum, commonly known as a member of the monkshood family, is a perennial herb native to high-altitude regions. Renowned for its striking blue flowers, this plant contains potent alkaloids. While historically utilized in traditional medicine, its extreme toxicity requires careful handling and expert knowledge to prevent accidental poisoning.
- Scientific name: Aconitum vilmorinianum
- 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. Finally, its taxonomic identity is established 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 |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Aconitum vilmorinianum, possesses a specific and localized geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the regional landscapes of China. Specifically, the species is found inhabiting the areas of China South-Central. This distribution suggests that the plant thrives under the particular climatic conditions found in that part of the country. Consequently, its presence is a defining characteristic of the botanical diversity within these South-Central territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aconitum vilmorinianum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include yunaconitine, N-desethyl-N-formyl-8-O-methyltalatisamine, flavonoids, glycosides.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| yunaconitine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-desethyl-N-formyl-8-O-methyltalatisamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aconitum vilmorinianum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aconitum vilmorinianum has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include allodynia, analgesia, arthritis, bruises, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| allodynia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bruises | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| joint pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vascular permeability | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |