Delphinium roylei
Delphinium roylei, commonly known as the Royle's Larkspur, is a striking perennial herb native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned for its elegant, spurred flowers, this plant holds significant value in traditional medicine. It is primarily utilized for its diverse pharmacological properties, including its potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial therapeutic effects.
- Scientific name: Delphinium roylei
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Delphinium roylei has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8-Hydroxycoumarin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 8-Hydroxycoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Delphinium roylei has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Delphinium roylei has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, breast carcinoma, cancer.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |