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Asian Bleeding-heart

Lamprocapnos spectabilis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Asian Bleeding-heart, scientifically known as Lamprocapnos spectabilis, is a captivating perennial prized for its heart-shaped, pink-and-white blossoms. Beyond its ornamental beauty in shady gardens, this plant holds traditional significance in various cultures, where its unique aesthetic and subtle medicinal properties offer a bridge between botanical elegance and herbal heritage.

Family
Papaveraceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Asian Bleeding-Heart · Bleeding-Heart · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Fumaria Spectabilis · Corydalis Spectabilis · 7 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Lamprocapnos

German:

  • Tränendes Herz
  • Dicentra spectabilis
  • Flammendes Herz
  • Herzerlstock
  • Zweifarbige Herzblume
  • Herzerlstock
  • Marienherz
  • Tränendes Herz

French:

  • Cœur de Marie
  • Dicentra spectabilis
  • Coeur de Marie
  • Cœur-de-Marie
  • Dicentra Cœur de Marie
  • Cœur de Jannette
  • Dielytra spectabilis
  • Cœur de Marie
  • Cœur-Saignant
  • Cœur-de-Jeannette
  • Cœur-de-Marie admirable

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Lamprocapnos spectabilis

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Lamprocapnos, specifically as the species Lamprocapnos spectabilis.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Ranunculales WCVP
Family Papaveraceae WCVP
Genus Lamprocapnos WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several distinct regions of the Eurasian continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Great Britain and Sweden. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is found inhabiting parts of Germany as well as the Czechia-Slovakia region. Its distribution further extends eastward into the Russian Far East, specifically within the Primorye territory. Consequently, these locations highlight the wide environmental adaptability of Lamprocapnos spectabilis.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Northern Europe Sweden WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Russian Far East Primorye WCVP
Central Asia Uzbekistan WCVP
China Manchuria WCVP
Eastern Asia Korea WCVP
Northeastern U.S.A. New York WCVP

Chemicals

Lamprocapnos spectabilis has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthocyanins, CHELIDONINE, CHLOROPHYLL B, SANGUINARINE, aldehydes.

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
Anthocyanins International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
CHELIDONINE Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
CHLOROPHYLL B International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
SANGUINARINE Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
aldehydes Nanotechnology, science and applications (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
chlorophyll a International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
glycerol International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
protopine Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
sucrose International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Lamprocapnos spectabilis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Fungitoxic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Fungitoxic Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆