Galanthus woronowii
Galanthus woronowii, commonly known as Woronow's snowdrop, is a delicate perennial bulb celebrated for its early spring blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant botanical interest. Historically valued in traditional herbalism, its bioactive compounds offer intriguing potential for pharmacological research and the development of modern medicinal treatments.
- Scientific name: Galanthus woronowii
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Amaryllidaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Galanthus, specifically as the species Galanthus woronowii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Galanthus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct European and Eurasian regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be identified within Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found across both Austria and Germany. The distribution extends further east into the Caucasus mountains. Specifically, it inhabits the North Caucasus as well as the Transcaucasus regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Galanthus woronowii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Galanthamine, galanthamine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Galanthamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galanthamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |