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pink corydalis

Corydalis ternata · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Pink corydalis, scientifically known as Corydalis ternata, is a captivating perennial herb prized for its delicate, bell-shaped blossoms. Native to East Asian woodlands, this medicinal plant contains bioactive alkaloids used in traditional practices to soothe the nervous system, alleviate pain, and support respiratory health through its potent natural compounds.

Family
Papaveraceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Pink Corydalis
Scientific synonyms
Corydalis Bulbosa F. Ternata · Corydalis Nakaii · 1 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Corydalis ternata

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Ranunculales
Family Papaveraceae
Genus Corydalis

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in East Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in the Manchuria area. Its range also extends to the island nation of Japan. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Korea. Together, these locations define the natural habitat of Corydalis ternata.

Region Area
China Manchuria
Eastern Asia Japan
Eastern Asia Korea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Corydalis ternata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include -CORYDALINE, Stylopine, protopine.

Chemicals reported in Corydalis ternata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
-CORYDALINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stylopine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
protopine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

-CORYDALINE

  1. Journal of microbiology and biotechnology

Stylopine

  1. Journal of microbiology and biotechnology

protopine

  1. Planta medica

Activities

Corydalis ternata has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiamnesic, Anticholinesterase, Antifungal.

Activities reported in Corydalis ternata
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antiamnesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticholinesterase 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifungal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antiamnesic

  1. Planta medica

Anticholinesterase

  1. Planta medica

Antifungal

  1. Journal of microbiology and biotechnology

Conditions

Corydalis ternata has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include dementia.

Conditions investigated for Corydalis ternata
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Dementia 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Dementia

  1. Planta medica

Preparations

Corydalis ternata has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanolic extract, total methanolic extract of the tuber of Corydalis ternata.

Preparations reported for Corydalis ternata
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Methanolic extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Total methanolic extract of the tuber of corydalis ternata 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Methanolic extract

  1. Journal of microbiology and biotechnology

Total methanolic extract of the tuber of corydalis ternata

  1. Planta medica