Thalictrum delavayi
Thalictrum delavayi, commonly known as Delavay's meadowrue, is a perennial herb native to high-altitude regions of China. Valued in traditional herbal medicine, this plant possesses unique bioactive compounds. It is primarily studied for its potential pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, offering promise for future therapeutic developments.
- Scientific name: Thalictrum delavayi
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Thalictrum delaavayi, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. Its specific taxonomic classification is completed by its placement within 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 delaayi, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is identified as 偏翅唐松草 (zh), while more specific regional variations include 角药偏翅唐松草 (zh-hans, zh-hk), and 角藥偏翅唐松草 (zh-hant). In Danish, it is known by the name Viol-Frøstjerne (da).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 角药偏翅唐松草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 角藥偏翅唐松草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 角藥偏翅唐松草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 偏翅唐松草 | Wikidata |
| da | Viol-Frøstjerne | Wikidata |
| sv | Violruta | Wikidata |
| cy | Arianllys Tsieina | Wikidata |
| ru | Василистник Делавая | Wikidata |
| fi | jaloängelmä | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 偏翅唐松草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted in Great Britain. Moving toward Asia, it is found within the South-Central regions of China. It also grows within the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Finally, its range extends into the Indo-China region, specifically within Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Thalictrum delavayi, is utilized in traditional medicine through various components, primarily involving the whole plants and the roots. The whole plants are often harvested to capture the full spectrum of bioactive compounds present throughout the stems, leaves, and flowers. Additionally, the roots are specifically targeted and used, as they frequently contain concentrated medicinal properties essential for therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Thalictrum delavayi has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include pseudoprotopine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pseudoprotopine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Thalictrum delavayi 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Thalictrum delavayi has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include immunosuppressive agents.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| immunosuppressive agents | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |