Aquilegia pubiflora
Himalayan columbine
Aquilegia pubiflora, commonly known as the hairy columbine, is a distinctive perennial herb native to specific mountainous regions. Characterized by its delicate, spurred flowers and soft, pubescent foliage, this plant holds significant interest in ethnobotany. Its unique morphological features make it a vital subject for studying regional biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Aquilegia pubiflora
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Aquilegia pubiflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific 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 pubiflora, is known by several different common names depending on the region and context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Himalayan Columbine, as well as the Hairy-flowered Columbine.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Himalayan Columbine | Wikidata |
| en | Hairy-flowered Columbine | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Aquilegia pubiflora, exhibits a specific range across several distinct regions. Its presence is documented within Western Asia, specifically in the country of Afghanistan. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found growing in the nation of Nepal. It is also distributed throughout the territory of Pakistan. Furthermore, the plant is widely recognized as being native to the West Himalaya region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aquilegia pubiflora, is characterized by its distinct foliage, where the leaf serves as a primary structural component. The leaves are typically compound, featuring multiple leaflets that contribute to the plant's overall texture and photosynthetic capacity. In the context of medicinal interest, the chemical constituents found within the leaf tissue are often studied for their specific biological properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aquilegia pubiflora has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid, isoorientin, isovitexin, orientin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoorientin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isovitexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| orientin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sinapic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aquilegia pubiflora has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aquilegia pubiflora has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hepatitis, jaundice, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |