Ligularia caloxantha
Ligularia caloxantha, commonly known as the Yellow Ligularia, is a striking medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant blooms, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique phytochemical properties offer promising potential for therapeutic applications in contemporary natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Ligularia caloxantha
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Ligularia caloxantha, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls 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 in Chinese as 黄亮橐吾 (zh: 黄亮橐吾), is a medicinal species belonging to the Asteraceae family.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黄亮橐吾 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is a specific species known to inhabit particular regions within East Asia. Its documented geographical distribution is primarily concentrated in China. More specifically, it is found within the South-Central parts of the country. This localized range suggests that the species thrives in the unique environmental conditions of that area. Consequently, understanding this specific territory is essential for the conservation of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ligularia caloxanthas, is a medicinal species where the roots serve as a significant component for therapeutic use. In various traditional practices, the roots are harvested and processed to extract their bioactive properties, which are believed to contribute to the plant's overall healing potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ligularia caloxantha has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,2,4-trimethyl-7,8-dimethoxy-dibenzofuran, euparin, gummosogenin, lupeol, stigmasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-trimethyl-7,8-dimethoxy-dibenzofuran | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| euparin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gummosogenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |