Aquilegia brevistyla
Aquilegia brevistyla, commonly known as the Short-styled Columbine, is a delicate perennial wildflower native to specific mountainous regions. Renowned for its unique floral structure and intricate petal arrangements, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional practices for its specialized phytochemical properties and its distinct role in regional herbalism.
- Scientific name: Aquilegia brevistyla
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Aquilegia brevistylia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Its specific classification is further defined by its placement in the genus Aquilegia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aquilegia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Aquilegia brevistylia, is known by the common name أنقولية قصيرة القلم in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | أنقولية قصيرة القلم | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several specific regions within the northern parts of the continent. Its distribution begins in Subarctic America, where it inhabits Alaska, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon. Moving further south, the species is also documented within the western reaches of Canada. Specifically, it can be located in the province of Alberta. Additionally, its range extends into the mountainous terrain of British Columbia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Subarctic America | Alaska | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Northwest Territories | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Yukon | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aquilegia brevistyla, possesses unique botanical characteristics, and among its various components, the seed oil is a noteworthy element. While the plant is primarily recognized for its delicate floral structures, the extraction of oil from its seeds can be a subject of interest in studying its chemical composition. This specific part of the plant may contain various fatty acids or bioactive compounds that contribute to its overall biological profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seed oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |