Delphinium cashmerianum
Delphinium cashmerianum, commonly known as the Kashmiri Delphinium, is a striking perennial herb native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Renowned for its vibrant blue blooms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies for its unique bioactive compounds and diverse medicinal properties.
- Scientific name: Delphinium cashmerianum
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further categorized under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed within the genus Delphinium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Delphinium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across high-altitude regions of Asia. Within China, its presence is primarily noted in the Tibet region. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the mountainous terrain of Nepal. The species is also documented within the geographical boundaries of Pakistan. Finally, its range extends across the West Himalaya region of the Indian Subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Delphinium cashmerianum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Daidzein, ethyl acetate, methanol, petroleum ether.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Daidzein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| petroleum ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Delphinium cashmerianum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Delphinium cashmerianum has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida glabrata | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Haemophilus influenzae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Micrococcus luteus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neisseria mucosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |