Pulsatilla ambigua

Pulsatilla ambigua, commonly known as the Pasque flower, is a resilient perennial herb prized in traditional herbalism. Native to specific temperate regions, this plant is celebrated for its unique therapeutic properties. It is often utilized in holistic practices to address various ailments, offering a natural approach to wellness and vitality.

  • Scientific name: Pulsatilla ambigua
  • Family: Ranunculaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Pulsatilla.

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

Common Names

This plant, known scientifically as Pulsatilla ambigua, is referred to by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is commonly called 蒙古白头翁 (zh), 蒙古白头翁 (zh-hans), and 蒙古白头翁 (zh-cn). In Mongolian, the plant is known as Хөх яргуй (mn), while in Swedish, it is referred to as altajbacksippa (sv).
Language Common Name Source
zh 蒙古白头翁 Wikidata
sv altajbacksippa Wikidata
mn Хөх яргуй Wikidata
zh-hans 蒙古白头翁 Wikidata
zh-cn 蒙古白头翁 Wikidata
zh 白头翁 Wikidata
zh 白头翁茎叶 Wikidata
zh 虱草花 Wikidata
zh 白头翁花 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant, Pulsatilla ambigua, exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the diverse regions of Siberia. Its presence is documented across several key territories, starting with the Altai mountains. The species also thrives within the borders of Buryatia and the Chita region. Furthermore, its natural habitat extends into the vast landscapes of the Irkutsk oblast. Finally, the plant can be found growing in the Krasnoyarsk territory, completing its Siberian range.

Region Area Source
Siberia Altay WCVP
Siberia Buryatiya WCVP
Siberia Chita WCVP
Siberia Irkutsk WCVP
Siberia Krasnoyarsk WCVP
Siberia Tuva WCVP
Central Asia Kazakhstan WCVP
China Inner Mongolia WCVP
China Manchuria WCVP
China China North-Central WCVP

Chemicals

Pulsatilla ambigua has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include saponins.

Total chemicals
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
saponins 1 ★☆☆☆☆