Fritillaria maximowiczii
Fritillaria maximowiczii, commonly known as the Maximowicz's fritillary, is a striking perennial bulb native to East Asia. Valued for its bell-shaped, patterned blooms, this plant holds traditional significance in herbal medicine. It is studied for its unique alkaloids, which offer potential therapeutic properties in various traditional healing practices.
- Scientific name: Fritillaria maximowiczii
- Family: Liliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Liliales, it is classified under the family Liliaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Fritillaria, specifically as the species Fritillaria maximowiczii.
| 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 geographical distribution across several distinct regions of East Asia. In the vast territory of Siberia, it can be found specifically within the Chita region. Its presence extends into the Russian Far East, where it inhabits the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye areas. Furthermore, the species is documented to grow within the Inner Mongolia region of China. Together, these locations define the natural range of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Fritillaria maximowiczii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 23-isokuroyurinidine, kuroyurinidine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 23-isokuroyurinidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kuroyurinidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |