Fritillaria karelinii
Fritillaria karelinii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Fritillaria karelinii, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to specific Eurasian regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, it has been traditionally utilized for its therapeutic potential. This species offers significant interest in pharmacological research, particularly regarding its bioactive compounds and diverse applications in natural medicine.
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Rhinopetalum Karelinii · Fritillaria Karelinii Var. Albiflora
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Fritillaria kareliniiSynonyms
- Rhinopetalum karelinii
- Fritillaria karelinii var. albiflora
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 falls into the family Liliaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Fritillaria.
| 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 is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of Central Asia. Its natural habitat spans several distinct countries across this specific region. Specifically, it can be located in the territories of Kazakhstan and Kirgizstan. The species also grows within the borders of Turkmenistan and Tadzhikistan. Finally, its geographical range extends into the nation of Uzbekistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Chemicals
Fritillaria karelinii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Fatty acids, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fatty acids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linoleic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linolenic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stearic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fatty acids
- Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR
linoleic acid
- Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR
linolenic acid
- Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR
palmitic acid
- Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR
stearic acid
- Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR
Activities
Fritillaria karelinii has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |