Ligularia atroviolacea
Ligularia atroviolacea, commonly known as the deep-purple ligularia, is a striking perennial valued for its ornamental beauty and potential medicinal properties. Native to specific Asian habitats, this plant is studied for its bioactive compounds, which offer promising therapeutic applications in traditional practices and modern pharmacological research for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Ligularia atroviolacea
- 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 falls under the order Asterales and is a member of the Asteraceae family. Specifically, it is identified by 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 by the common name 黑紫橐吾 (hēi zǐ tuó wú) in Chinese, belongs to the Asteraceae family and is recognized for its distinct medicinal properties.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黑紫橐吾 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Ligularia atroviolacea, exhibits a specific geographical range within East Asia. Its distribution is primarily concentrated within the nation of China. More specifically, it is found inhabiting the regions of South-Central China. This localized occurrence suggests that the species thrives under the particular climatic conditions of this area. Consequently, the plant remains a characteristic element of the regional flora in these southern provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ligularia atroviolacea, is a medicinal species where the roots serve as a primary component for therapeutic applications. These underground structures are often harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to address various ailments. Because the roots act as the plant's nutrient storage center, they contain concentrated phytochemicals that distinguish them from the foliage, making them a vital part of the plant's medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ligularia atroviolacea 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |