Ligularia pleurocaulis
Ligularia pleurocaulis, commonly known as the pleurocauleous butterbur, is a perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Found across East Asia, its leaves and roots possess significant bioactive properties. Often utilized for treating inflammation and digestive issues, this plant represents a vital botanical resource in various herbal healing practices.
- Scientific name: Ligularia pleurocaulis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is a member of the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ligularia pleurocaulis, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 侧茎橐吾, 侧茎橐吾, 侧茎橐吾, and 侧茎垂头菊.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 侧茎橐吾 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 侧茎橐吾 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 侧茎橐吾 | Wikidata |
| zh | 侧茎垂头菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within certain regions of East Asia. It can be found growing natively across the South-Central part of China. Additionally, the species is well-documented within the high-altitude terrains of Tibet. These two primary regions define its natural range and ecological presence. Therefore, its habitat is largely restricted to these specific Chinese territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant features a significant underground part consisting of a thick, fleshy rhizome that serves as a primary storage organ for nutrients. This rhizome is essential for the plant's survival and is often the component most frequently utilized in traditional medicinal practices.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| underground part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ligularia pleurocaulis has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-methoxy-coumarin, beta-sitosterol, caffeic acid, daucosterol, emodin.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 7-methoxy-coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| emodin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tiglic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |