Corydalis solida

Spring fumewort

Corydalis solida, commonly known as fumewort, is a perennial herb valued in traditional medicine for its bioactive alkaloids. Native to Europe, this plant features delicate, lobed leaves and pale violet flowers. It is primarily utilized for its sedative and analgesic properties, offering significant potential in treating various neurological conditions.

  • Scientific name: Corydalis solida
  • Family: Papaveraceae
  • Native range: Europe

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 ordered under Ranunculales and sits in 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, known scientifically as Corydalis solida, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Gefingerter Lerchensporn, while in Polish, it is known as Kokorycz pełna. French speakers call it Corydale à bulbe plein, and in Frisian, it is referred to as Helmblom. Additionally, in Lithuanian, the plant is identified as Paprastasis rūtenis.
Language Common Name Source
de Gefingerter Lerchensporn Wikidata
pl Kokorycz pełna Wikidata
fr Corydale à bulbe plein Wikidata
fy Helmblom Wikidata
lt Paprastasis rūtenis Wikidata
hu ujjas keltike Wikidata
fi pystykiurunkannus Wikidata
uk Ряст ущільнений Wikidata
sv Stor nunneört Wikidata
nl Vingerhelmbloem Wikidata

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across several regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark. Furthermore, its presence extends to the northern territories of Finland and Norway. The species is also documented within the borders of Sweden. Finally, its geographical range includes the various regions of Great Britain.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Denmark WCVP
Northern Europe Finland WCVP
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Northern Europe Norway WCVP
Northern Europe Sweden WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Belgium WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Middle Europe Hungary WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Corydalis solida, possesses several distinct morphological features that are utilized in its medicinal applications. The most significant medicinal components are found within the underground parts, specifically the fleshy, globose tubers which store essential alkaloids. In addition to these tubers, the entire organism comprises both aerial and underground parts, including the leaves and stems that emerge above the soil and the root systems situated below.
Total parts
2
Scientific sources
2
Plant Part Sources Confidence
tubers 1 ★☆☆☆☆
aerial and underground parts 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Corydalis solida has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include corydaline, Protopine, allocryptopine, carboxylic acids, chlorogenic acid.

Total chemicals
13
Scientific sources
14

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
corydaline 2 ★☆☆☆☆
Protopine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
allocryptopine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
carboxylic acids 1 ★☆☆☆☆
chlorogenic acid 1 ★☆☆☆☆
dehydrocorydaline 1 ★☆☆☆☆
flavonoids 1 ★☆☆☆☆
hydroxycinnamic acids 1 ★☆☆☆☆
palmatine 1 ★☆☆☆☆
protopine 1 ★☆☆☆☆