Colchicum luteum
Colchicum luteum, commonly known as the yellow autumn crocus, is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its striking yellow blooms, this plant contains potent alkaloids like colchicine. While medically significant for treating inflammatory conditions, it is highly toxic and must be handled with extreme caution.
- Scientific name: Colchicum luteum
- Family: Colchicaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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.
| 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 luteum, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In German, it is called Gelbe Zeitlose, while in Russian, it is referred to as Безвременник жёлтый. In Hungarian, the species is known as sárga kikerics, and in Bulgarian, it is called жълт мразовец. Additionally, in Kazakh, it is identified as Сары лапыз.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Gelbe Zeitlose | Wikidata |
| ru | Безвременник жёлтый | Wikidata |
| hu | sárga kikerics | Wikidata |
| bg | жълт мразовец | Wikidata |
| kk | Сары лапыз | Wikidata |
| tg | Гули савринҷон | Wikidata |
| ar | لحلاح أصفر | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄秋水仙 | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as yellow autumn crocus, stores its primary medicinal properties within the underground corm. While the leaves and flowers are distinctive features of its growth cycle, the most significant therapeutic value is derived from the specialized extract obtained from the bulbous structure. This concentrated substance is carefully processed to harness the potent alkaloids necessary for its medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| corm | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Colchicum luteum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include uric acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| uric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Colchicum luteum has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiarthritic, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiarthritic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Colchicum luteum has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, free radicals, joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, uric acid.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| free radicals | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| joint pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |