Thalictrum atriplex
Thalictrum atriplex, commonly known as the purple corydalis, is a perennial herb distinguished by its delicate, nodding flowers. Native to various temperate regions, this plant features deeply lobed foliage. While less frequent in modern pharmacopeias, its unique botanical characteristics make it a subject of interest in traditional herbal studies.
- Scientific name: Thalictrum atriplex
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Ranunculales and placed in the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Thalictrum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thalictrum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Thalictrum atriplex, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is known as 狭序唐松草 (zh, zh-hans, zh-cn), 唐松草 (zh), and is also referred to as 西藏水黄连 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 狭序唐松草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 狭序唐松草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 狭序唐松草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 西藏水黄连 | Wikidata |
| zh | 唐松草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within East Asia. It is primarily found growing in the South-Central regions of China. Additionally, its habitat extends into the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet. These two distinct areas represent the known distribution for this medicinal species. Consequently, its presence is limited to these particular mountainous and subtropical territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Thalictrum atriplex, utilizes various components for its medicinal and biological properties, primarily involving its aerial parts and roots. The aerial parts, which include the stems and leaves, are often the most visible elements used in botanical studies and traditional applications. Meanwhile, the roots serve as a vital underground organ, anchoring the plant and storing essential nutrients and secondary metabolites that contribute to its overall medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial part | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Thalictrum atriplex has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include N-methylcorydaldine, beta-sitosterol, caffeic acid, kaempferol, neothalfine.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| N-methylcorydaldine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neothalfine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| protocatechuic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Thalictrum atriplex has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |