Corydalis ternata
Corydalis ternata, commonly known as the Ternate Corydalis, is a perennial herb native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant contains bioactive alkaloids valued for their sedative and analgesic properties. Often found in moist, shaded woodlands, it serves as a fascinating subject for pharmacological and botanical research.
- Scientific name: Corydalis ternata
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | 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 by the Chinese common name 三裂延胡索 (sān liè yán hú suǒ), belongs to the genus Corydalis and is recognized in traditional medicinal contexts by this specific designation.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 三裂延胡索 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Corydalis ternata, is a perennial herb that stores its essential medicinal compounds primarily within its underground structure. The most significant part used for therapeutic purposes is the tuber, which serves as a nutrient reservoir and contains the concentrated alkaloids necessary for its pharmacological effects. These fleshy tubers are harvested and processed to extract the bioactive constituents that define the plant's medicinal value.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tuber | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Corydalis ternata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Protopine, corydaline, stylopine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Protopine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| corydaline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stylopine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Corydalis ternata has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiamnesic, Anticholinesterase, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiamnesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Corydalis ternata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dementia.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dementia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |