Limonium wrightii

Limonium wrrightii, commonly known as Wright's Sea Lavender, is a resilient perennial herb native to coastal habitats. Thriving in saline environments, this plant is distinguished by its delicate, airy clusters of tiny flowers. It plays a vital role in coastal ecosystems, providing nectar for pollinators and stabilizing sandy soils.

  • Scientific name: Limonium wrightii
  • Family: Plumbaginaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

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 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 wrwrightii, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In Chinese, it is called 乌芙蓉 (zh) or 烏芙蓉 (zh-tw), while in Japanese, it is identified by several names including ウコンイソマツ (ja), イソマツ (ja), and キバナイソマツ (ja).
Language Common Name Source
zh 乌芙蓉 Wikidata
zh-tw 烏芙蓉 Wikidata
ja ウコンイソマツ Wikidata
ja イソマツ Wikidata
ja キバナイソマツ Wikidata
zh 海芙蓉 Wikidata
zh 烏芙蓉 Wikidata
zh 石苁蓉 Wikidata
zh 中华补血草 Wikidata
zh-tw 海芙蓉 Wikidata

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 Source
Eastern Asia Japan WCVP
Eastern Asia Nansei-shoto WCVP
Eastern Asia Ogasawara-shoto WCVP
Eastern Asia Taiwan WCVP
Malesia Philippines WCVP

Chemicals

Limonium wrightii has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl, Gallic acid, gallic acid, hydroxyl radical, quercetin.

Total chemicals
6
Scientific sources
6

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl 1 ★☆☆☆☆
Gallic acid 1 ★☆☆☆☆
gallic acid 1 ★☆☆☆☆
hydroxyl radical 1 ★☆☆☆☆
quercetin 1 ★☆☆☆☆
superoxide anion 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

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

Total uses
4
Scientific sources
4

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
ischemia-reperfusion injury 1 ★☆☆☆☆
ischemic contracture 1 ★☆☆☆☆
lipid peroxidation 1 ★☆☆☆☆
reactive oxygen species 1 ★☆☆☆☆