Corydalis meifolia
Threadleaf corydalis
Corydalis meiolia, commonly known as a member of the Papaveraceae family, is a significant medicinal herb valued in traditional practices. Renowned for its bioactive alkaloids, this plant offers therapeutic potential in managing pain and neurological conditions. Understanding its phytochemical properties is essential for exploring its diverse pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Corydalis meifolia
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it is specifically categorized under the family Papaveraceae. Within this family, its taxonomic identity is defined 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, known scientifically as Corydalis meiifolia, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is commonly called Threadleaf Corydalis, while in Chinese, it is identified by the names 细叶黄堇, 细叶黄堇 (zh-hans), 细叶黄堇 (zh-cn), and 铜棒锤.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 细叶黄堇 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 细叶黄堇 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 细叶黄堇 | Wikidata |
| en | Threadleaf Corydalis | Wikidata |
| zh | 铜棒锤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern primarily concentrated within the high-altitude regions of Asia. In China, its presence is documented within the mountainous terrain of Tibet. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found thriving across the East Himalaya range. The species also occupies significant portions of the landscape in Nepal. Finally, its geographical reach extends to the rugged elevations of the West Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Corydalis meifolia has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-sinactine, apocavidine, cheilanthifoline, corlumine, dehydrocavidine.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-sinactine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apocavidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cheilanthifoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| corlumine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dehydrocavidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydrosanguinarine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protopine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stylopine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| yenhusomidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |