Atropa acuminata
Atropa acuminata, commonly known as the Himalayan Belladonna, is a perennial herb native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Renowned for its potent alkaloids, particularly atropine, this plant plays a critical role in traditional medicine and pharmacology, though its extreme toxicity requires careful handling and precise scientific application.
- Scientific name: Atropa acuminata
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Solanales, and the family Solanaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Atropa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Atropa | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning across Western Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. In the western part of its habitat, it can be found growing in Afghanistan and Iran. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is well-documented in India and Pakistan. Additionally, the species extends its reach into the northeastern region of Assam. Collectively, these locations define the primary natural distribution of Atropa acuminata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Atropa acuminata has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ethyl Methanesulfonate, GA3, Se, Thidiazuron, Zn.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ethyl Methanesulfonate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GA3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Se | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thidiazuron | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atropine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol-3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyoscyamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-hydroxyphenethyl trans-ferulate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Atropa acuminata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Atropa acuminata has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania, cancer, cervical cancer, dengue, filariasis.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cervical cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dengue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| filariasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |