Erythronium sibiricum
Erythroium sibiricum, commonly known as Siberian Erythroium, is a resilient perennial herb native to the harsh Eurasian steppes. Renowned in traditional ethnobotany, this plant possesses unique bioactive compounds. It is studied for its potential therapeutic properties, particularly in supporting systemic health and addressing various inflammatory conditions naturally.
- Scientific name: Erythronium sibiricum
- Family: Liliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 Liliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Liliaceae and is situated within the genus Erythronium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Liliales | WCVP |
| Family | Liliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Erythronium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Erythronium sibiricum, is referred to by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In German, it is called Sibirischer Hundszahn, while in Russian, it is known as Кандык сибирский. Moving into Central and Eastern Asia, the plant is identified as 新疆猪牙花 in Chinese and Сібір қандығы in Kazakh. Furthermore, in Belarusian, it is commonly called Кандык сібірскі.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Sibirischer Hundszahn | Wikidata |
| ru | Кандык сибирский | Wikidata |
| zh | 新疆猪牙花 | Wikidata |
| kk | Сібір қандығы | Wikidata |
| be | Кандык сібірскі | Wikidata |
| arz | اريثرونيوم سيبيريكوم | Wikidata |
| nn | sibirhundetann | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 新疆猪牙花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 新疆豬牙花 | Wikidata |
| es | Erythronium sibiricum subsp. altaicum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the vast and diverse landscapes of Siberia. Within this massive region, it can be found growing in the Altay mountains and throughout the Krasnoyarsk territories. Its presence extends further into the Tuva region and across the expansive plains of West Siberia. Beyond the borders of Russia, the species also populates parts of Central Asia. Specifically, its geographical range includes the territory of Kazakhstan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Erythronium sibiriacum, commonly known as the Siberian trout lily, is a perennial herb where the most significant medicinal and biological component is the bulb. This underground storage organ serves as the plant's primary energy reservoir, allowing it to survive dormancy periods and emerge rapidly in the spring. In many medicinal contexts involving similar species, the bulb is the part most frequently studied or utilized due to its concentrated nutrient profile and chemical compounds.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bulb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bulb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Erythronium sibiricum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include E1P, ESBP.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| E1P | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ESBP | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Erythronium sibiricum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include airway remodeling, asthma.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| airway remodeling | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |