Delphinium scabriflorum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Delphinium altissimum

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Delphinium scabriflorum is strictly defined by its preference for high-altitude montane environments, where it thrives within a specific altitudinal band. This species is primarily found in alpine or subalpine zones, occupying an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 2100 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 3200 m AMSL. Within this vertical distribution, the plant is adapted to the unique environmental pressures of high-elevation ecosystems, including lower atmospheric pressures, increased ultraviolet radiation exposure, and more pronounced temperature fluctuations. Its presence within this specific 1100-meter elevational gradient suggests a specialized niche requirement related to the moisture levels and soil compositions characteristic of these high-mountain habitats.

Elevational range max:

3200 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

2100 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Delphinium scabriflorum is characterized by a growth form classified as a herb, featuring non-woody stems that lack significant lignification. This plant functions as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its structure to ascend without requiring external hosts, though it maintains a terrestrial existence rather than acting as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Delphinium scabriflorum 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 root.

Root

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Delphinium scabriflorum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 14-Deacetyl-14-isobutyrylajadine, 14-Deacetylnudicauline, Delbine, Delcosine, Delectinine.

14-Deacetyl-14-isobutyrylajadine

1. Journal of natural products

14-Deacetylnudicauline

1. Journal of natural products

Delbine

1. Journal of natural products

Delcosine

1. Journal of natural products

Delectinine

1. Journal of natural products

Geyerline

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Delphinium scabriflorum has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CHCl(3) extracts.

Chcl(3) extracts

1. Journal of natural products