Ligularia fischeri
Ligularia fischerii
Ligularia fischeri, commonly known as Fischer's buttercup, is a striking perennial herb native to the moist, alpine regions of East Asia. Renowned for its large, heart-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow blooms, it holds significant ethnobotanical value, traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies for its diverse medicinal properties.
- Scientific name: Ligularia fischeri
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
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 and the genus Ligularia. As a member of this specific lineage, Ligularia fischeri exhibits the characteristic botanical traits associated with its taxonomic hierarchy.
| 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 is known by several different names depending on the region and language. In English, it is referred to as Ligularia fischerii, which is also the designation used in German. In Japan, the species is commonly called オタカラコウ, while in Korea, it is known as 곰취. Additionally, in Chinese, the plant is identified as 蹄叶橐吾.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Ligularia fischerii | Wikidata |
| ja | オタカラコウ | Wikidata |
| ko | 곰취 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蹄叶橐吾 | Wikidata |
| de | Ligularia fischerii | Wikidata |
| es | Ligularia fischerii | Wikidata |
| it | Ligularia fischerii | Wikidata |
| fr | Ligularia fischerii | Wikidata |
| bg | Ligularia fischerii | Wikidata |
| ru | Ligularia fischerii | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Eurasia. In Northern Europe, its presence can be specifically noted within Great Britain. Moving eastward into Siberia, the species is found in both Buryatiya and Chita. The plant also extends into the Russian Far East, covering the Amur region. Finally, its range reaches as far as Khabarovsk within the same eastern territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ligularia fischeri, is characterized by its prominent and functional leaves, which serve as a primary component in its medicinal application. These leaves are typically large, broadly ovate, and possess serrated margins, providing a significant surface area for the concentration of bioactive compounds. In traditional herbal practices, these leaves are often harvested and processed to utilize their specific chemical properties for therapeutic purposes.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ligularia fischeri has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fischerin A, fischerin B.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fischerin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fischerin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ligularia fischeri has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, sepsis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sepsis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |