Aquilegia micrantha var. micrantha
Aquilegia micrantha var. micrantha, commonly known as the Small-flowered Columbine, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific montane regions. Renowned for its delicate, intricate blooms, this variety holds significant ethnobotanical value, utilized in traditional healing practices for its unique bioactive properties and potential therapeutic applications in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Aquilegia micrantha var. micrantha
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Aquilegia micrantha var. micrantha, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales. It is a member of the family Ranunculaceae and is specifically situated within 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 micrantha var. micrantha, is known by various regional names depending on the local language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the small-flowered columbine, while in Afrikaans, it is called kleinbloeiselakriem.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several western states in the United States. In the Northwestern U.S.A., it can be found growing within the state of Colorado. Moving toward the Southwest, the species is also established in Arizona. Additionally, it inhabits parts of the Southwestern U.S.A. located in Utah. Consequently, its range is concentrated in these distinct mountainous or arid regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Utah | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aquilegia micrantha var. micrantha, is utilized in its entirety as a whole herb for medicinal purposes. When the whole herb is employed, it means that all parts of the plant—including the roots, stems, leaves, and flowers—are harvested and used together to prepare therapeutic decoctions or infusions. This holistic approach ensures that the complete spectrum of the plant's bioactive compounds is captured in the medicinal application.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aquilegia micrantha var. micrantha has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antifungal, Antiprotozoal, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |