Indian colchicum

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Indian colchicum

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Liliales, it is further categorized into the family Colchicaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established under the genus Colchicum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed throughout the diverse landscapes of Central Asia. Its natural range includes the expansive territories of Kazakhstan and Kirgizstan. Additionally, it can be found growing within the borders of Turkmenistan. The species also extends its presence into the mountainous regions of Tadzhikistan. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal plant encompasses the various habitats found in Uzbekistan.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Colchicum luteum is defined by its preference for mountainous environments, where it thrives within specific altitudinal gradients. This species is typically found inhabiting high-altitude mountain terrains, occupying an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 1800 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 4000 m AMSL. This broad vertical distribution allows the plant to adapt to various subalpine and alpine conditions characteristic of its montane habitat.

Elevational range max:

4000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1800 m AMSL

Habitat :

mountains

Life history

The life history of Colchicum luteum is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a geophyte, it survives the unfavorable periods of its environment by utilizing specialized underground storage organs, such as corms, which remain dormant beneath the soil surface. This life form enables the plant to emerge seasonally, drawing upon stored energy to support its reproductive and vegetative development during optimal conditions.

Life form :

geophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Colchicum luteum is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, lacking any woody tissue in its structural development. As a terrestrial plant, it grows directly in the soil rather than as an epiphyte, maintaining an independent lifestyle without any parasitic relationship with other organisms. Unlike climbing species, it is not a climber and does not require external support, functioning as a self-supporting organism through its own herbaceous structure.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Colchicum luteum is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering cycle that facilitates its reproductive success. The flowering period typically commences in April, marking the onset of its reproductive phase. This period continues through the spring and early summer months, eventually reaching its conclusion in July. The duration and timing of this cycle can be variable depending on environmental conditions, but it generally spans from April to July, providing a window for pollination and subsequent seed development.

Flowering time :

Apr

Flowering time :

Jul

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Colchicum luteum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include uric acid.

uric acid

1. Acta poloniae pharmaceutica

Activities

Colchicum luteum has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiarthritic, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Antiarthritic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Anticancer

1. Microbial pathogenesis

Antimicrobial

1. Microbial pathogenesis

Antioxidant

1. Microbial pathogenesis

Conditions

Colchicum luteum has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer, free radicals, joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, uric acid.

Cancer

1. Microbial pathogenesis

Free radicals

1. Microbial pathogenesis

Joint pain

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Rheumatoid arthritis

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Uric acid

1. Acta poloniae pharmaceutica

Preparations

Colchicum luteum has 7 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CL hydroalcoholic extract, CL-bAgNPs, CLHE, Colchicum luteum extract, dried corm.

Cl hydroalcoholic extract

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Cl-bagnps

1. Microbial pathogenesis

Clhe

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Colchicum luteum extract

1. Microbial pathogenesis

Dried corm

1. Acta poloniae pharmaceutica

Dried corm powder

1. Acta poloniae pharmaceutica

Dried powder

1. Acta poloniae pharmaceutica