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
- Wright Sealavender
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Limonium wrightiiSynonyms
- Statice wrightii
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.
| 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
- Pharmacology
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
1,1-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Hydroxyl radical
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Superoxide anion
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
quercetin
- 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.
| 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
- Pharmacology
Ischemic contracture
- Pharmacology
Lipid peroxidation
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Reactive oxygen species
- 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.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Water extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Aqueous extracts
- Pharmacology
Water extract
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology