Limonium coralloides
Limonium coralloides, commonly known as a rare endemic species, is a unique medicinal plant native to specific coastal regions. Valued for its distinct phytochemical profile, it holds significant potential in traditional healing practices. Scientific exploration continues to uncover its therapeutic properties, offering promising insights into natural pharmacological advancements.
- Scientific name: Limonium coralloides
- Family: Plumbaginaceae
- 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. It is further classified within the order Caryophyllales and the family Plumbaginaceae. Ultimately, Limonium coralloides is identified by its specific 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, Limonium coralloides, is known by various names depending on the linguistic context, specifically in Chinese. In traditional and scientific references, its common names include 珊瑚补血草 (zh), 珊瑚补血草 (zh-hans), and 珊瑚补血草 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 珊瑚补血草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 珊瑚补血草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 珊瑚补血草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of Northern and Central Asia. Within the vast territory of Siberia, it can be found specifically in the Altay, Tuva, and West Siberia regions. Its range also extends southward into Central Asia, where it is documented in Kazakhstan. Additionally, the species is present in the Xinjiang region of China. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse environmental niches inhabited by this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Activities
Limonium coralloides has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Limonium coralloides has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |