Adonis annua subsp. annua
Adonis annua subsp. annua · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Adonis annua subsp. annua, is a delicate annual herb belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. Native to Eurasia, this plant is distinguished by its vibrant, buttercup-like yellow flowers. Historically valued in traditional medicine, it contains glycosides that possess significant pharmacological properties, particularly regarding cardiovascular health and heart function regulation.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Flower
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Adonis Annua Var. Baetica · Adonis Annua Var. Preslii · 19 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Adonis annua subsp. annuaSynonyms
- Adonis annua var. baetica
- Adonis annua var. preslii
- Adonis autumnalis subsp. baetica
- Adonis annua subsp. castellana
- Adonis autumnalis subsp. carinata
- Adonis autumnalis var. pygmaea
- Adonis annua var. coccinea
- Adonis autumnalis var. baetica
- Adonis baetica subsp. carinata
- Adonis atrorubens
- Adonis annua var. castellana
- Adonis annua subsp. baetica
- Adonis maculata
- Adonis baetica f. longirostrata
- Adonis castellana
- Adonis perramosa
- Adonis preslii
- Adonis abortiva
- Adonis annua var. atrorubens
- Adonis baetica
- Adonis erosipetala
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Herbst-Adonisröschen (Unterart)
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae and is specifically identified under the genus Adonis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Adonis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the northern regions of Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Finland and Sweden. Furthermore, its range extends to the territories of Norway. The species is also present in Great Britain and Ireland. Collectively, these locations define its documented presence throughout Northern Europe.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Adonis annua subsp. annua has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flower
- The Plant cell
Chemicals
Adonis annua subsp. annua has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Astaxanthin, digitoxin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Astaxanthin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| digitoxin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Astaxanthin
- The Plant cell
digitoxin
- Natural product research
Activities
Adonis annua subsp. annua has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cytotoxic
- Natural product research
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Digitoxin extracted from the aerial parts | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |