Corydalis
Corydalis, commonly known as fumitory, is a genus of flowering plants in the Papaveraceae family. Renowned for its medicinal properties, various species contain alkaloids used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and respiratory ailments. These versatile plants are valued in pharmacology for their complex chemical compositions and therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Corydalis
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it is further categorized under the family Papaveraceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is found 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, belonging to the genus Corydalis, is known by various common names depending on the regional linguistic context. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 紫堇属 (zh-hans) and 紫堇属 (zh-cn), as well as 紫堇属 (zh-sg) in Singapore. In Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 紫堇屬 (zh-hant), which is also the standard designation used in Hong Kong (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 紫堇属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 紫堇屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 紫堇屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 紫堇属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 紫堇属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 紫堇屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | Kokorycz | Wikidata |
| udm | Ӟускисяська | Wikidata |
| ko | 현호색속 | Wikidata |
| hu | keltike | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found across several regions in Northern Europe. Specifically, its presence has been documented in Denmark and Finland. It also grows within the borders of Great Britain and Ireland. Additionally, the species can be located in Norway. Therefore, its geographical distribution spans a significant portion of the northern European landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, known for its medicinal properties, relies on specialized underground structures for nutrient storage and survival. The most significant components are the tubers, which are often harvested for their concentrated active compounds. Specifically, the tuber Corydalis is highly valued in traditional pharmacology due to its unique chemical profile. In addition to these fleshy storage organs, the plant also possesses a tuber structure that helps it persist through dormant seasons. Furthermore, the rhizoma Corydalis serves as an important part of the plant's anatomy, providing a structural connection and storage function through its rhizoma system.- Total parts
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tubers | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| tuber corydalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuber | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizoma Corydalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| processed rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rhizoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Corydalis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include protopine, tetrahydropalmatine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| protopine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tetrahydropalmatine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Corydalis has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include edema, gastritis, hepatitis, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| edema | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastritis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| central nervous system | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholecystitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| common cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemorrhage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |