Corydalis calliantha
Corydalis calliantha, commonly known as the beautiful corydalis, is a captivating perennial herb valued for its striking, colorful blooms. Beyond its ornamental charm, this species belongs to a genus renowned for diverse phytochemical properties, containing various alkaloids that have long been studied for their potential therapeutic and medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Corydalis calliantha
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Finally, it is identified by the 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, Corydalis calliantha, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the beautiful corydalis, while in Chinese, it is known as 锦瓣Corydalis (jǐnbàn corydalis).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is native to a very specific region within the Indian Subcontinent. Its primary habitat is located within the East Himalaya mountain range. This specialized geographical range suggests that it thrives in the unique climatic conditions of these high-altitude areas. Because its distribution is so localized, the species is characteristic of the eastern Himalayan ecosystem. Consequently, researchers focusing on this medicinal plant must look toward these specific eastern mountainous terrains.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Corydalis calliantha has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cheilanthifoline, protopine, scoulerine, stylopine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cheilanthifoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protopine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scoulerine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stylopine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Corydalis calliantha has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |