Aquilegia fragrans
Aquilegia fragrans, commonly known as the fragrant columbine, is a captivating perennial celebrated for its exquisite, highly scented blooms. Native to specific woodland habitats, this botanical gem features delicate, bell-shaped flowers that attract pollinators, making it a prized addition to any medicinal or ornamental garden seeking sensory elegance.
- Scientific name: Aquilegia fragrans
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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, known scientifically as Aquilegia fragrans, is recognized by various local names depending on the region and language. In Sweden, it is commonly referred to as Doftakleja, while in Arabic-speaking contexts, it is called أنقولية أرجيّة.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sv | Doftakleja | Wikidata |
| ar | أنقولية أريجية | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Aquilegia fragrans, exhibits a specific distribution across several key regions. In Western Asia, its presence is recorded within the country of Afghanistan. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is also found growing in Pakistan. Furthermore, its range extends into the West Himalaya region of the Indian Subcontinent. These locations define the primary geographical boundaries where this medicinal species can be located.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aquilegia fragrans has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Aquilegiolide, Glochidionolactone-A, Magnoflorine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aquilegiolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glochidionolactone-A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Magnoflorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aquilegia fragrans has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aquilegia fragrans has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bovine mastitis, wounds.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bovine mastitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |