Colchicum kurdicum
Colchicum kurdicum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Colchicum kurdicum, scientifically known as Colchicum kurdicum, is a perennial herb native to the mountainous regions of the Middle East. Highly valued in traditional medicine, it contains potent alkaloids used to treat inflammatory conditions and various ailments. This resilient plant remains a significant subject of pharmacological research and ethnobotanical study.
- Family
- Colchicaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Merendera Kurdica
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Colchicum kurdicumSynonyms
- Merendera kurdica
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Liliales, falling under the family Colchicaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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 |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found throughout the region of Western Asia. Its natural habitat encompasses several distinct countries within this geographical area. Specifically, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Iran. The species is also widely distributed across the territory of Iraq. Furthermore, its presence is well-documented within the borders of Türkiye.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Colchicum kurdicum has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-Demethyl Colchicine, 3-Demethyl Colchicine, Colchicoside, Colchifoline, Cornigerine.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Demethyl Colchicine | Experimental parasitology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-Demethyl Colchicine | Experimental parasitology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Colchicoside | Experimental parasitology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Colchifoline | Experimental parasitology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cornigerine | Experimental parasitology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Demecolcine | Experimental parasitology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-Deacetyl-N-formyl Colchicine | Experimental parasitology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colchicine | Experimental parasitology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Colchicum kurdicum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania major.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania major | Experimental parasitology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |