Ligularia nelumbifolia
Ligularia nelumbifolia, commonly known as the giant ligularia, is a striking perennial celebrated for its massive, lotus-like leaves. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant traditional medicinal value in various cultures, often utilized for its potent bioactive compounds to treat inflammatory conditions and support overall digestive wellness.
- Scientific name: Ligularia nelumbifolia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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. Specifically, its scientific identity is defined as Ligularia nelumbifolia.
| 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, Ligularia nelumbifolia, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 莲叶橐吾 (zh), 莲叶橐吾 (zh-hans), and 莲叶橐吾 (zh-cn), while it is also colloquially known as 一碗水 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 莲叶橐吾 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 莲叶橐吾 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 莲叶橐吾 | Wikidata |
| zh | 一碗水 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across specific regions of China. Its natural habitat extends through the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, the species can be located within the North-Central areas of China. These two distinct zones represent its core geographical distribution. Consequently, the plant thrives in these particular Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Activities
Ligularia nelumbifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |