Ligularia altaica
Ligularia altaica, commonly known as the Siberian Ligularia, is a resilient perennial herb native to East Asian montane regions. Valued in traditional medicine, its leaves and roots possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This striking plant, characterized by large, heart-shaped foliage, offers significant therapeutic potential for treating various ailments.
- Scientific name: Ligularia altaica
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Asterales and placed in the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Ligularia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ligularia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ligularia altaica, is referred to by several common names across different Chinese linguistic contexts. In Mandarin Chinese, it is known as 阿勒泰橐吾 (zh), 阿勒泰橐吾 (zh-hans), 阿勒泰橐吾 (zh-cn), and 阿勒泰橐吾 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 阿勒泰橐吾 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 阿勒泰橐吾 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 阿勒泰橐吾 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 阿勒泰橐吾 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across the vast landscapes of northern and central Asia. In the Siberian region, its distribution includes the Altai mountains and the Tuva Republic. Its range extends southward into Central Asia, specifically within the borders of Kazakhstan. Moving eastward, the species is well-established in the Xinjiang province of China. Finally, its geographical footprint encompasses the territory of Mongolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ligularia altaica has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-hydroxybenzofuran-2(3H) -one-, beta-sitosterol, ergosterol peroxide, lupeol, oleanolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5-hydroxybenzofuran-2(3H) -one- | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ergosterol peroxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |