Colchicum bivonae
Colchicum bivonae, commonly known as a rare medicinal species, is an endemic plant primarily found in the Himalayan regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties. Scientific study focuses on its alkaloid content for potential therapeutic applications in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Colchicum bivonae
- Family: Colchicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Colchicum bivonae, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Liliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Colchicaceae and the genus Colchicum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Liliales | WCVP |
| Family | Colchicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Colchicum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Colchicum bivonae, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Bulgaria, it is called турски мразовец, while in the Czech Republic, it is referred to as ocún skvrnitý. In Greece, the name used is Κολχικό του Μπιβόνα, and in Turkey, it is known as öksüzoğlan. Additionally, in Chinese, the plant is commonly identified as 杂色秋水仙.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bg | турски мразовец | Wikidata |
| cs | ocún skvrnitý | Wikidata |
| el | Κολχικό του Μπιβόνα | Wikidata |
| tr | öksüzoğlan | Wikidata |
| zh | 杂色秋水仙 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Europe. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is noted within the island of Sardegna. Moving toward the Mediterranean and Balkan areas, it can be found in Southeastern Europe. Specifically, this species inhabits the territories of Albania, Bulgaria, and Greece. Finally, its range extends into the Southeastern European regions of Italy.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | East Aegean Is. | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Colchicum bivonae, is a medicinal species of interest primarily due to its alkaloid content, and research into its bioactive compounds often moves beyond traditional harvesting of the whole organism. While the natural plant parts typically utilized for medicinal purposes include the corms and leaves, modern biotechnological approaches have enabled the production of secondary metabolites through the use of cell culture. By utilizing specific cell culture techniques, scientists can cultivate plant cells in a controlled laboratory environment, allowing for the efficient extraction of therapeutic compounds without depleting wild populations of the species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cell culture | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |