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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |