Corydalis bungeana
Corydalis bungarean, commonly known as the Bungaree Corydalis, is a perennial herb native to Australia. Valued in traditional medicine, this plant contains bioactive alkaloids with potential sedative and analgesic properties. Understanding its chemical composition and ecological role is essential for exploring its therapeutic applications in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Corydalis bungeana
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Corydalis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Papaveraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Corydalis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Corydalis bungeanana, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is commonly called 地丁草 (zh), 苦地丁 (zh-hans), or 地丁草 (zh-cn and zh-tw). Additionally, it is identified by the name 萨巴乐干纳 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 地丁草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 苦地丁 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 地丁草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 地丁草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 萨巴乐干纳 | Wikidata |
| zh | 本氏紫堇 | Wikidata |
| zh | 苦丁 | Wikidata |
| zh | 彭氏紫堇 | Wikidata |
| zh | 布氏地丁 | Wikidata |
| zh | 紫堇 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across parts of East Asia. Within the Russian Far East, its presence is documented in the Amur and Khabarovsk regions. It can also be found inhabiting the areas of Primorye and Sakalin. Furthermore, its range extends into China, specifically within the Inner Mongolia region. These locations define the primary geographical boundaries where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant is a perennial herb characterized by its delicate, finely divided foliage and its ability to thrive in specific ecological niches. As a herbaceous species, it lacks woody stems, instead relying on a soft, green structure that supports its complex leaf patterns and seasonal flowering. The entire herb serves as a vital component of its biological identity, contributing to the specialized chemical profile that defines its medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Corydalis bungeana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetylcorynoline, corynoline.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetylcorynoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| corynoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Corydalis bungeana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas syringae.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas syringae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |