Fritillaria delavayi
Fritillaria delavayi · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Fritillaria delaavayi, is a rare medicinal herb native to the high-altitude regions of Central Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, particularly within the Tibetan tradition, this plant is highly valued for its bioactive compounds used to treat respiratory ailments, coughs, and various inflammatory conditions effectively.
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Fritillaria Delavayi Var. Banmaensis · Fritillaria Bhutanica
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Fritillaria delavayiSynonyms
- Fritillaria delavayi var. banmaensis
- Fritillaria bhutanica
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Liliales, it is further nested within the family Liliaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Fritillaria as the species Fritillaria delaavayi.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Liliales | WCVP |
| Family | Liliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fritillaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several key mountainous regions in Asia. Within China, its range extends through the South-Central provinces and into the high-altitude areas of Qinghai. It is also prominently found throughout the Tibet region. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be located in the East Himalaya. Together, these locations define the unique natural habitat of Fritillaria delaivayi.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Fritillaria delaivayi, is characterized by its distinct foliage, where each leaf plays a role in the plant's overall vitality. The leaf structure typically features a green hue and serves as the primary site for photosynthesis, providing the necessary energy for the plant to produce its medicinal compounds. Depending on the specific stage of growth, these leaves can vary in shape and size, contributing to the lush appearance of the plant during its blooming season.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Current biology : CB (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Fritillaria delavayi has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-Deoxyadenosine, adenine, adenosine, cytidine, guanosine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Deoxyadenosine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| adenine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| adenosine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cytidine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| guanosine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoxanthine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inosine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thymidine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uracil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uridine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2-Deoxyadenosine
- Journal of separation science
adenine
- Journal of separation science
adenosine
- Journal of separation science
cytidine
- Journal of separation science
guanosine
- Journal of separation science
hypoxanthine
- Journal of separation science
inosine
- Journal of separation science
thymidine
- Journal of separation science
uracil
- Journal of separation science
uridine
- Journal of separation science
Activities
Fritillaria delavayi has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitussive, Bacteriostatic, Expectorant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antitussive | Journal of separation science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacteriostatic | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fritillaria delavayi has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antitussive, bacteria, cough, inflammation, respiratory diseases.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| antitussive | Journal of separation science (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacteria | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| respiratory diseases | Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |