Delphinium scabriflorum
Delphinium scabriflorum, commonly known as the scabrous larkspur, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific high-altitude regions. Renowned for its complex chemical profile, it contains bioactive alkaloids traditionally utilized in folk medicine. Understanding its botanical characteristics and therapeutic potential is essential for exploring its role in ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Delphinium scabriflorum
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 geographical distribution concentrated within the Asian continent. It can be found across various regions of the Indian Subcontinent, including the state of Assam. Furthermore, its range extends into the high-altitude terrains of the East Himalaya and throughout Nepal. In addition to these Indian territories, the species is also distributed within the Indo-China region. Specifically, its presence is documented within the borders of Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Delphinium scabriflorum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 14-deacetyl-14-isobutyrylajadine, 14-deacetylnudicauline, delbine, delcosine, delectinine.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 14-deacetyl-14-isobutyrylajadine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 14-deacetylnudicauline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delbine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delcosine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delectinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geyerline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |