Aquilegia
Columbine, granny's bonnet
Aquilegia, commonly known as columbine, is a captivating genus of flowering perennials celebrated for their unique, spurred petals. Beyond their ornamental beauty, various species have historical roles in traditional herbalism. While primarily used for aesthetic landscaping, they remain a fascinating subject of botanical study and cultural significance worldwide.
- Scientific name: Aquilegia
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Ultimately, it is identified 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, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese, it is commonly known as 耧斗菜属 (zh-hans) or 耧斗菜属 (zh-cn) and 耧斗菜属 (zh-sg), while in Traditional Chinese, it is identified as 耬斗菜屬 (zh-hant) and 耬斗菜屬 (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 耧斗菜属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 耬斗菜屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 耬斗菜屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 耧斗菜属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 耧斗菜属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 耬斗菜屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | orlik | Wikidata |
| fr | Ancolie | Wikidata |
| bar | Antoniusglocke | Wikidata |
| hu | harangláb | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several northern European territories. It can be found growing within the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, the species is present across the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The range also extends further north into the regions of Norway. Collectively, these locations define its primary geographical presence in Northern Europe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aquilegia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |