Wright Sealavender

Limonium wrightii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Wright Sealavender, scientifically known as Limonium wrrightii, is a resilient perennial herb native to coastal regions. Renowned for its delicate, airy clusters of lavender-hued blossoms, this plant thrives in saline environments. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it holds significant ecological value, supporting local biodiversity within specialized maritime wetland ecosystems.

Family
Plumbaginaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Wright Sealavender
Scientific synonyms
Statice Wrightii

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Limonium wrightii

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Limonium wr Wrightii, 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. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Limonium.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Caryophyllales
Family Plumbaginaceae
Genus Limonium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Eastern Asia and Malesia. In the northern reaches of its range, it can be found inhabiting parts of Japan. Its presence extends southward to the specific island groups of the Nansei-shoto and Ogasawara-shoto. Additionally, the species is documented growing within the territory of Taiwan. Finally, its distribution reaches into the Malesia region, specifically occurring in the Philippines.

Region Area
Eastern Asia Japan
Eastern Asia Nansei-shoto
Eastern Asia Ogasawara-shoto
Eastern Asia Taiwan
Malesia Philippines

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Limonium wrrightii is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a structural habit that lacks significant lignification. In terms of its physical composition, the plant is classified as non-woody, meaning it lacks a permanent woody stem and instead relies on softer, herbaceous tissues for support.

Growth form :
herb
Woodiness :
non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Limonium wrightii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gallic acid, 1,1-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl, Hydroxyl radical, Superoxide anion, quercetin.

Chemicals reported in Limonium wrightii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Gallic acid 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
1,1-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hydroxyl radical 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Superoxide anion 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
quercetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Gallic acid

  1. Pharmacology
  2. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

1,1-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Hydroxyl radical

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Superoxide anion

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

quercetin

  1. Pharmacology

Conditions

Limonium wrightii has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include ischemia-reperfusion injury, ischemic contracture, lipid peroxidation, reactive oxygen species.

Conditions investigated for Limonium wrightii
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Ischemia-reperfusion injury 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ischemic contracture 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lipid peroxidation 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Reactive oxygen species 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ischemia-reperfusion injury

  1. Pharmacology

Ischemic contracture

  1. Pharmacology

Lipid peroxidation

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Reactive oxygen species

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Preparations

Limonium wrightii has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extracts, water extract.

Preparations reported for Limonium wrightii
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Aqueous extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Water extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aqueous extracts

  1. Pharmacology

Water extract

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology