Delphinium davisii
Delphinium davisii, commonly known as Davis's larkspur, is a rare perennial wildflower native to the mountainous regions of California. While primarily valued for its striking blue blossoms and ecological significance, members of the Delphinium genus contain potent alkaloids, requiring careful study regarding their potential medicinal and toxicological properties.
- Scientific name: Delphinium davisii
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- 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 Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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, known scientifically as Delphinium davisii, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural occurrence is strictly confined to the region of Western Asia. Within this broad territory, it can be found growing specifically in Türkiye. Because its habitat is so localized, it is considered an endemic species to this particular area. Consequently, its distribution is defined by the unique environmental conditions found within the Turkish landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Delphinium davisii has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 14-acetylperegrine, 18-benzoyldavisinol, 6-deacetylperegrine, davisinol, hetisine.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 14-acetylperegrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 18-benzoyldavisinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-deacetylperegrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| davisinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hetisine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hetisinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| karakoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kobusine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |