Royle's Larkspur
Delphinium roylei · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Royle's Larkspur, scientifically known as Delphinium roylei, is a striking perennial herb native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned for its beautiful blue to violet flowers, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional practices for its unique phytochemical properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits in treating various ailments through its bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Delphinium royleiSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Ranunculaceae and is categorized under the genus Delphinium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Delphinium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, its range extends into the diverse landscapes of Pakistan. It also makes a significant presence throughout the West Himalaya region. These specific locations define the primary natural habitats where the species can be located. Consequently, its geographical distribution is concentrated within these key mountainous and subtropical areas.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Delphinium roylei has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Medicinal chemistry (Shariqah (United Arab Emirates))
Chemicals
Delphinium roylei has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8-Hydroxycoumarin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 8-Hydroxycoumarin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
8-Hydroxycoumarin
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Activities
Delphinium roylei has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Conditions
Delphinium roylei has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include breast cancer, breast carcinoma, cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Breast carcinoma | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Breast cancer
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Breast carcinoma
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Cancer
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Preparations
Delphinium roylei has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include different extracts, extracts, leaf extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Different extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Different extracts
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Extracts
- Medicinal chemistry (Shariqah (United Arab Emirates))
Leaf extracts
- Medicinal chemistry (Shariqah (United Arab Emirates))