Colchicum tunicatum
Colchicum tunicatum, commonly known as a specialized medicinal herb, belongs to the Colchicaceae family. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this plant contains bioactive compounds used in traditional healing practices. Understanding its chemical composition is essential for exploring its potential therapeutic applications in treating inflammatory and metabolic conditions.
- Scientific name: Colchicum tunicatum
- Family: Colchicaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Liliales, it is classified under the family Colchicaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Colchicum, and its species name, tunicatum.
| 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, Colchicum tunicatum, is known by several regional names depending on the local dialect and specific botanical variations. In Arabic, it is commonly referred to as لحلاح مفصص or لحلاح مستتر.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | لحلاح مفصص | Wikidata |
| ar | لحلاح مستتر | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific and localized geographical distribution within the Middle East. It can be found across parts of Western Asia, specifically within the regions of Lebanon and Syria. Additionally, its natural habitat extends into the territory of Palestine. These areas represent the primary locations where the species is known to occur naturally. Consequently, its range is restricted to these particular Mediterranean landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Palestine | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Colchicum tunicatum, relies on its specialized underground structures known as corms for survival and medicinal potency. These swollen, fleshy stem bases serve as essential nutrient reservoirs, allowing the plant to endure dormant periods and store the energy necessary for rapid regrowth. In the context of herbal medicine, these corms are often the primary part of the plant harvested and processed, as they contain the concentrated alkaloids required for therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Corms | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Colchicum tunicatum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-colchicine, colchicine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-colchicine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colchicine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |