Delphinium denudatum
Delphinium denudatum, commonly known as the naked larkspur, is a striking perennial valued for its elegant, bell-shaped blooms. While celebrated in ornamental gardening for its aesthetic appeal, this plant holds significant interest in ethnobotany. Exploring its unique chemical properties offers fascinating insights into its potential medicinal and toxicological applications.
- Scientific name: Delphinium denudatum
- 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 identified by 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 several key regions of Asia. Within Western Asia, it can be found growing in the terrain of Afghanistan. Its presence extends significantly into the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits various parts of India. Additionally, the species is documented as growing within the borders of Pakistan. Finally, it is also native to the mountainous regions of the West Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Delphinium denudatum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include AFB1, AFB2.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| AFB1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AFB2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Delphinium denudatum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticonvulsant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Delphinium denudatum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer diseases, epilepsy, mortality, seizures.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mortality | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seizures | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |