Corydalis chaerophylla

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Capnoides chaerophylla

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Papaveraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Corydalis, specifically as the species Corydalis chaerophylla.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to several distinct regions across Asia. Within China, its presence is specifically noted in the Tibet region. Its distribution extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in Assam. Furthermore, it inhabits the mountainous terrains of the East Himalaya and Nepal. Finally, the species is also documented growing within the West Himalaya.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Corydalis chaerophyllum is defined by its specialized habitat within high-altitude montane environments, where it occupies a specific vertical niche. This species thrives within a distinct elevational range, typically found at altitudes starting from a minimum of 2700 m AMSL and extending up to a maximum of 3600 m AMSL. This altitudinal distribution suggests an adaptation to the unique climatic conditions of alpine or subalpine zones, including lower temperatures, increased UV exposure, and specific soil moisture regimes characteristic of these high-elevation ecosystems.

Elevational range max:

3600 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

2700 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Corydalis chaerophyllas is characterized by a herbaceous growth form, functioning as a non-woody plant throughout its life cycle. It is a terrestrial species, growing directly in the soil rather than as an epiphyte. Although it possesses a structure that can interact with surrounding vegetation, its climbing habit is classified as self-supporting, meaning it does not rely on external structures for obligatory or facultative climbing.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Corydalis chaerophylla has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.

Leaf

1. Folia microbiologica

Root

1. Folia microbiologica

Chemicals

Corydalis chaerophylla has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Bicuculline, (+/-)-BICUCULLINE, (-)-Corypalmine, (-)-Isocorypalmine, (-)-corydalmine.

(+)-Bicuculline

1. Natural product research

(+/-)-BICUCULLINE

1. Folia microbiologica

(-)-Corypalmine

1. Natural product research

(-)-Isocorypalmine

1. Natural product research

(-)-corydalmine

1. Natural product research

berberine chloride

1. Natural product research

Preparations

Corydalis chaerophylla has 2 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaves, roots.

Leaves

1. Folia microbiologica

Roots

1. Folia microbiologica