Anemone altaica
Anemone altaica fisch. ex c.a.mey.
Anemone altaica, commonly known as the Altai anemone, is a resilient perennial wildflower native to the mountainous regions of Central Asia. Renowned for its delicate, star-shaped blossoms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally used in folk medicine for its unique bioactive properties and diverse therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Anemone altaica
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is placed in the genus Anemone, specifically identified as the species Anemone altaica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anemone | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names depending on the language and scientific context. In Russian, it is commonly referred to as Ветреница алтайская, Анемона алтайская, or Анемоноидес алтайский. In English, its formal designation is Anemone altaica Fisch. ex C.A.Mey., while in Chinese, it is identified as 阿尔泰银莲花.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Ветреница алтайская | Wikidata |
| en | Anemone altaica Fisch. ex C.A.Mey. | Wikidata |
| zh | 阿尔泰银莲花 | Wikidata |
| ru | Анемона алтайская | Wikidata |
| ru | Анемоноидес алтайский | Wikidata |
| ru | Ветреничка алтайская | Wikidata |
| ru | Anemone altaica Fisch. ex C.A.Mey. | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across the vast landscapes of Eastern Europe and Siberia. In the European regions, it can be found spanning from Central European Russia to East European Russia. Its presence also extends further north into the territories of North European Russia. Moving eastward into Siberia, the species is specifically documented in the Altay region. Finally, its range continues into the Republic of Buryatiya within the Siberian expanse.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | North European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Anemone altaica, utilizes its underground structures for both survival and medicinal application. The primary part of interest is the rhizome, which serves as a nutrient storage organ that allows the plant to persist through dormant seasons. For pharmaceutical or traditional preparations, the dried rhizome is typically harvested and processed, as the dehydration process helps stabilize the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic uses.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Anemone altaica has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include adenosine, amylose, beta-eudesmol, cedrenol, cimigenol-3-O-beta-D-xylopyranoside.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| adenosine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amylose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-eudesmol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cedrenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cimigenol-3-O-beta-D-xylopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| elemol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexadecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isolariciresinol-9-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| starch | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anemone altaica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Anemone altaica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include osteosarcoma.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| osteosarcoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |