Thalictrum flavum subsp. flavum
Thalictrum flavum flavum
Thalictrum flavum subsp. flavum, commonly known as Yellow Corydalis, is a perennial herb prized in traditional herbalism. Native to various temperate regions, this plant features bright, sulfur-yellow blooms. It contains bioactive alkaloids, which have been historically studied for their potential sedative, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory medicinal properties in folk remedies.
- Scientific name: Thalictrum flavum subsp. flavum
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it falls into the family Ranunculaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Thalictrum as the subspecies Thalictrum flavum subsp. flavum.
| 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 by the common name Thalictrum flavum flavum in English, belongs to a genus of flowering plants that are often studied for their various biological properties.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Thalictrum flavum flavum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across several regions in Northern Europe. Its geographical range includes the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. It is also distributed throughout the landscapes of Finland. Furthermore, the species can be located within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its presence extends northward into the country of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |