Corydalis ochotensis
Corydalis ochotensis, commonly known as the slender corydalis, is a perennial herb native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant contains bioactive alkaloids with significant pharmacological potential. Research suggests its extracts may offer analgesic, sedative, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a subject of intense botanical interest.
- Scientific name: Corydalis ochotensis
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it is a member of the Papaveraceae family. Finally, it is specifically categorized under 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 ochotensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is known as 黄紫堇 (zh) or 黄紫堇 (zh-hans), while in Taiwan, it is specifically called 疏花黃菫 (zh-tw). In Japan, the species is called ツルケマン (ja), and in Korea, it is identified as 선괴불주머니 (ko).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黄紫堇 | Wikidata |
| ja | ツルケマン | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 疏花黃菫 | Wikidata |
| ko | 선괴불주머니 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 黄紫堇 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黄紫堇 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄龙脱壳 | Wikidata |
| zh | 气草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 疏花黄菫 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging distribution across specific northern and eastern territories. In Northern Europe, its presence is recorded within the borders of Sweden. Its range extends significantly into the Russian Far East, covering several key regions. Specifically, it can be found in the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye territories. Furthermore, the species is also documented on the island of Sakhalin.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Corydalis ochotensis, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which encompass the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the bioactive alkaloids essential for its therapeutic applications. When harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners collect the entire green growth of the plant to ensure the concentration of active compounds is maximized for traditional or pharmacological use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Corydalis ochotensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isoochotensine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isoochotensine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |