Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides, commonly known as Hardy Leadwort, is a resilient perennial prized for its striking cobalt-blue flowers and vibrant autumn foliage. While primarily used in ornamental landscaping, its unique botanical properties offer intriguing potential in traditional herbal studies, making it a fascinating subject for both gardeners and ethnobotanists.
- Scientific name: Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
- Family: Plumbaginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Plumbaginaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Ceratostigma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ceratostigma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ceratostigma plumbaginoides, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Swedish, it is called Blåblomma, while in Russian, it is known as Цератостигма свинчатковая. In Chinese, the plant is identified as 角柱花, a name that is consistently used across different regional standards, including zh-cn and zh-tw.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sv | Blåblomma | Wikidata |
| ru | Цератостигма свинчатковая | Wikidata |
| zh | 角柱花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 角柱花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 角柱花 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 角柱花 | Wikidata |
| fr | Plumbago larpentae | Wikidata |
| zh | 假靛 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蓝雪花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山灰柴 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across several continents. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented within the countries of Austria and Germany. Moving toward the Mediterranean regions, it can also be found in Southwestern Europe in France and Southeastern Europe in Italy. Additionally, the species has a significant presence in Asia, specifically located in North-Central China. This diverse range highlights the plant's adaptability to various European and Asian environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Europinidin, delphinidin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Europinidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delphinidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |