Delphinium grandiflorum
Delphinium grandiflorum, commonly known as the large-flowered larkspur, is a striking medicinal plant celebrated for its vibrant blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this species possesses significant phytochemical properties. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, it offers intriguing therapeutic potential, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and various systemic ailments.
- Scientific name: Delphinium grandiflorum
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It further falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, placing it in 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the vast regions of Siberia. It can be found growing in the Republic of Buryatiya, where local ecosystems support its survival. The species also inhabits the territories of Chita and the Irkutsk region. Furthermore, its presence extends into the Krasnoyarsk area of the Siberian landscape. Finally, the distribution of Delphinium grandiflorum includes the remote and rugged terrain of Tuva.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Delphinium grandiflorum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-sitosterol, delajadine, delavaine A, delsemine A, lycoctonine.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delajadine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delavaine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delsemine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lycoctonine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plamitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |