Atropa komarovii
Atropa komarovii, commonly known as a rare member of the nightshade family, is a medicinal plant valued for its unique phytochemical profile. Primarily found in specific ecological niches, it contains potent alkaloids. While historically significant in traditional ethnobotany, its concentrated bioactive compounds require careful study for therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Atropa komarovii
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Following its lineage through the subclass Magnoliidae and order Solanales, it is a member of the family Solanaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Atropa, specifically identified as Atropa komarovii.
| 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 and relatively limited geographical distribution across two major regions. In Central Asia, its presence is documented within the borders of Turkmenistan. Moving further west, the species can also be found throughout parts of Iran. These two countries represent the primary locations where this medicinal plant thrives in the wild. Consequently, its habitat is concentrated within these specific territories of Western and Central Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
Chemicals
Atropa komarovii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hyoscine, hyoscyamine, scopolamine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyoscine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyoscyamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopolamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Atropa komarovii has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticholinergic, Antispasmodic, Sedative.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticholinergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Atropa komarovii has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anticholinergic, antispasmodic, sedative.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anticholinergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |