Ligularia duciformis
Ligularia duciformis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ligularia duciformis, is a versatile medicinal herb revered in traditional practices. Often found in humid, mountainous regions, this plant is prized for its bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized to treat inflammation, promote wound healing, and support digestive health, offering significant therapeutic potential in natural medicine.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Senecillis Duciformis · Senecio Duciformis
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ligularia duciformisSynonyms
- Senecillis duciformis
- Senecio duciformis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic designation is 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 native to several distinct regions across China. Its geographical range is primarily defined by its presence in China South-Central. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the northern territories of Inner Mongolia. It also extends its distribution into the areas of China North-Central. Together, these regions map out the specific natural habitats where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ligularia duciformis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Daucosterol, Isoline, beta-Amyrone, caffeic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Daucosterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-Amyrone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Daucosterol
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Isoline
- Environmental toxicology and pharmacology
beta-Amyrone
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
caffeic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| traditional Chinese medicinal herb | Environmental toxicology and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |