Incarvillea delavayi
Incarvillea delaavayi, commonly known as the beautiful Himalayan blue flower, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to high-altitude regions. Renowned for its striking azure blooms, it is traditionally utilized in ethnomedicine to treat respiratory ailments, inflammation, and various skin conditions, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Incarvillea delavayi
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Incarvillea delaavayi, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Bignoniaceae and is placed in the genus Incarvillea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Incarvillea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Incarvillea delaayi, possesses a specific and localized geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the southern-central regions of China. Within this territory, it thrives in the unique ecological conditions provided by the South-Central landscape. Consequently, its distribution is relatively restricted to these particular provinces rather than being widespread across the entire continent. Understanding this specific location is essential for researchers studying its native environment and medicinal properties.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Incarvillea delavayi has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8-epideoxyloganic acid, delavayine A, incarvilloside A.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 8-epideoxyloganic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delavayine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| incarvilloside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Incarvillea delavayi has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |