Ligularia dictyoneura
Ligularia dictyoneura · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ligularia dictyoneara, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned for its striking foliage and medicinal properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and digestive ailments, offering a unique intersection of botanical beauty and therapeutic potential.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ligularia Platyphylla · Senecillis Dictyonura · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ligularia dictyoneuraSynonyms
- Ligularia platyphylla
- Senecillis dictyonura
- Senecio dictyoneurus
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, specifically being a member of the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within 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 |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within specific regions of East Asia. Its natural habitat includes the South-Central parts of China. Additionally, it is distributed across the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet. These two locations represent the core areas where the species can be identified in the wild. Therefore, its geographical range is concentrated within these distinct Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ligularia dictyoneura has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isopetasin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Isopetasin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Isopetasin
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica