Fritillaria yuminensis
Fritillaria yuminensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Fritillaria yuminenis, is a rare medicinal plant native to high-altitude regions. Valued in traditional practices, it is primarily utilized for its therapeutic properties in treating respiratory ailments and coughs. This precious botanical species requires careful conservation due to its limited natural habitat and growing medicinal demand.
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Bulbs
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Fritillaria Yuminensis Var. Albiflora · Fritillaria Yuminensis Var. Roseoflora · 3 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Fritillaria yuminensisSynonyms
- Fritillaria yuminensis var. albiflora
- Fritillaria yuminensis var. roseoflora
- Fritillaria yuminensis var. varians
- Fritillaria tachengensis
- Fritillaria tachengensis var. nivea
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Liliales and the family Liliaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Fritillaria and the species name yuminenis.
| 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 a species of medicinal flora with a very specific and localized range. Its natural occurrence is restricted to a single country, which is China. Within this vast nation, the species can be found specifically in the Xinjiang region. This particular distribution suggests that the plant thrives in the unique environmental conditions of that area. Consequently, its wild population is limited to this distinct geographical territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Fritillaria yunnanensis, is a medicinal species where the most significant and therapeutically active part is the bulbs. These underground storage organs are harvested and processed to extract various alkaloids and compounds used in traditional medicine, particularly for treating respiratory ailments. The bulbs serve as the primary source of the plant's medicinal value, containing the concentrated substances necessary for its pharmacological applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bulbs | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Fritillaria yuminensis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Delavinone, Imperialine, Kuroyurinidine, Tortifoline, Yubeinine.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Delavinone | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Imperialine | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kuroyurinidine | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tortifoline | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Yubeinine | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bulbs | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |