Fritillaria monantha
Fritillaria monantha, commonly known as the mountain fritillary, is a delicate perennial herb native to high-altitude regions. Renowned in traditional herbal medicine, this species is valued for its unique bioactive compounds. It plays a significant role in botanical studies, offering potential therapeutic benefits for various respiratory and inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Fritillaria monantha
- Family: Liliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Liliales, falling into the family Liliaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Fritillaria, specifically the species Fritillaria monantha.
| 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 naturally distributed across specific regions within the country of China. Its primary occurrence can be found throughout the South-Central parts of China. Additionally, the species is also known to inhabit the Southeast regions of the country. These two specific areas define its current known geographical range. Consequently, the habitat of Fritillaria monantha is concentrated within these distinct Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Activities
Fritillaria monantha has 2 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitussive, Expectorant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitussive | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |