Corydalis tomentella
Corydalis tomentella, commonly known as a member of the poppy family, is a distinctive medicinal herb valued for its unique alkaloid profile. Found in specialized habitats, this plant is traditionally studied for its potential therapeutic properties, offering significant insights into natural pharmacology and the diverse biochemical complexity of botanical medicine.
- Scientific name: Corydalis tomentella
- 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 categorized within 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, Corydalis tomentella, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context, particularly within Chinese nomenclature. In Mandarin, it is referred to by the names 毛黄堇, 干岩千, 干岩矸, and 岩黄连.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 毛黄堇 | Wikidata |
| zh | 干岩千 | Wikidata |
| zh | 干岩矸 | Wikidata |
| zh | 岩黄连 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range within the diverse landscapes of China. Its distribution is primarily concentrated in the South-Central regions of the country. Additionally, the species can be found extending into the North-Central parts of China. These two distinct areas represent the core habitats where the plant naturally occurs. Consequently, its presence is defined by these specific central territories across the nation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Corydalis tomentella has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include amide, cavidine, isoquinoline, sanguinarine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| amide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cavidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquinoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sanguinarine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Corydalis tomentella has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, hepatoma, inflammation, pain.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |