Ligularia macrophylla
Ligularia macrophylla · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ligularia macrophylla, is a perennial herb native to East Asia, prized for its large, vibrant foliage. Often found in moist, shaded environments, this plant holds significance in traditional medicine. Its bioactive compounds offer potential therapeutic benefits, making it a subject of growing pharmacological interest.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Roots · Rhizomes
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Cineraria Macrophylla · Ligularia Ledebourii · 2 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ligularia macrophyllaSynonyms
- Cineraria macrophylla
- Ligularia ledebourii
- Senecillis macrophylla
- Senecio ledebourii
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 is specifically 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within Central Asia, its presence is recorded in both Kazakhstan and Kirgizstan. It can also be found in the Xinjiang region of China. Additionally, its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within Pakistan. These locations highlight the varied environmental niches this species inhabits across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant utilizes specialized underground structures for both storage and vegetative reproduction. The rhizomes of Ligularia macrophylla grow horizontally beneath the soil surface, allowing the plant to spread and form dense colonies in its preferred moist habitats. Connected to these spreading stems are the roots, which extend downward to anchor the plant firmly into the earth and absorb the essential water and nutrients required for its large, leafy growth.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | Die Pharmazie (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ligularia macrophylla has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Lupeol, Mono-(2-ethylhexyl) terephthalate, kaempferol.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupeol | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mono-(2-ethylhexyl) terephthalate | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | Die Pharmazie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |