Limonium bicolor
Limonium bicolor, commonly known as the bicolor sea lavender, is a resilient perennial herb native to coastal regions. Distinguished by its striking, dual-toned floral displays, this plant thrives in saline environments. Beyond its ornamental appeal, it holds significant potential in ethnobotany for its diverse therapeutic and medicinal properties.
- Scientific name: Limonium bicolor
- Family: Plumbaginaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Limonium bicolor, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Caryophyllales and the family Plumbaginaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Limonium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Limonium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Limonium bicolor, is recognized by several different common names across various linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 二色补血草 (zh), 二色补血草 (zh-hans), and 二色补血草 (zh-cn). Additionally, it is known by the names 蝇子架 (zh) and 黄花补血草 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 二色补血草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 二色补血草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 二色补血草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 蝇子架 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄花补血草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 苍蝇架 | Wikidata |
| zh | 苍蝇花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 补血草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 二色匙叶草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 二色矶松 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several diverse regions within China. It can be found growing in the northern territories of Inner Mongolia and the Manchuria region. Additionally, its distribution extends into the central areas of North-Central China. The species is also documented to inhabit the high-altitude landscapes of Qinghai. Finally, its range reaches as far as the various provinces located in China Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Limonium bicolor, possesses a diverse range of morphological structures that contribute to its medicinal profile, including its leaves, stems, and flowers. While much of its botanical significance is found in its aerial components, the plant also relies on its hypogeal part, which resides beneath the soil surface to facilitate nutrient absorption and structural stability. This underground portion is essential for the plant's survival, providing the necessary foundation and energy storage required to support its growth and reproductive cycles.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hypogeal part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Limonium bicolor has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 22 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-BA, APX, CAT, H2O2, K+.
- Total chemicals
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 22
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6-BA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| APX | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAT | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| H2O2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| K+ | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Na+ | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Na⁺ | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| O-xylene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| O2- | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| POD | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Limonium bicolor has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include salinity stress, salinity tolerance, salt tolerance.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| salinity stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salinity tolerance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salt tolerance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |