Corydalis turtschaninovii
Corydalis turtschaninovii, commonly known as the turtle's corydalis, is a perennial herb native to Eastern Europe. Distinguished by its delicate foliage and vibrant blooms, this species belongs to the Papaveraceae family. It is scientifically studied for its complex alkaloids, which offer significant potential in traditional and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Corydalis turtschaninovii
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further categorized into the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Within these groups, it is specifically identified under 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 turtschaninovii, is known by various names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 齿瓣延胡索 (zh and zh-cn), while in Russian, it is called Хохлатка Турчаннинова (ru). Its names in East Asian languages also reflect its botanical identity, being known as エンゴサク (ja) in Japanese and 조선현호색 (ko) in Korean.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 齿瓣延胡索 | Wikidata |
| ru | Хохлатка Турчанинова | Wikidata |
| ja | エンゴサク | Wikidata |
| ko | 조선현호색 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 齿瓣延胡索 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 齿瓣延胡索 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛黄堇 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蓝花莱 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蓝雀花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across several distinct regions of Northeast Asia. In the vast territory of Siberia, its presence is specifically noted in the Chita region. Moving eastward, the species is widely distributed throughout the Russian Far East, including the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye areas. Additionally, its habitat extends into the northern reaches of China, particularly within Inner Mongolia. Together, these locations define the natural ecological boundaries where this medicinal species can be found.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Corydalis turtschaninovii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include canadine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| canadine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Corydalis turtschaninovii has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cachexia, muscle atrophy, sarcopenia.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cachexia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| muscle atrophy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sarcopenia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |