Pulsatilla turczaninovii
Pulsatilla turczaaninovii, commonly known as the Turczaninow's Pasque flower, is a rare medicinal herb native to specific mountainous regions. Renowned for its delicate blooms, this plant contains bioactive compounds traditionally studied for their soothing properties. Understanding its unique botanical profile is essential for exploring its potential pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Pulsatilla turczaninovii
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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, Pulsatilla turczaninovii, is known by several common names depending on the linguistic context and the specific part of the plant being referenced. In Chinese, it is widely identified as 细叶白头翁 (also written as 细叶白头翁 in simplified Chinese and specifically in mainland China as 细叶白头翁). Additionally, it is referred to by names that describe its botanical features, such as 白头翁茎叶 and 白头翁花.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 细叶白头翁 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 细叶白头翁 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 细叶白头翁 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白头翁茎叶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白头翁花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to several distinct regions located within the vast territory of Siberia. Specifically, its range extends through the mountainous landscapes of the Altai region. It can also be found across the diverse terrains of Buryatia and the Chita area. Furthermore, the species is documented growing in the Irkutsk region. Finally, its geographical distribution includes the expansive Krasnoyarsk territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pulsatilla turczaninovii 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |