Lindelofia stylosa
Lindelofia stylosa, commonly known as the Stylosa Lindelofia, is a distinctive medicinal plant found within specific tropical ecosystems. Renowned for its unique botanical characteristics, it is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties. Understanding its chemical composition and ecological significance is essential for advancing modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Lindelofia stylosa
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Lindelofia stylosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Lindelofia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lindelofia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Lindelofia stylosa, is known by several different names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 长柱琉璃草 and 狗爪草, with the specific regional variations being 长柱琉璃草 for zh-cn and 長柱琉璃草 for zh-tw.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 长柱琉璃草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 长柱琉璃草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 長柱琉璃草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 狗爪草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated primarily within the regions of Central and Western Asia. Within Central Asia, its distribution includes the territories of Kazakhstan and Kirgizstan. It is also found across the landscapes of Tadzhikistan and Uzbekistan. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into Western Asia, specifically within Afghanistan. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where Lindelofia stylosa can be located.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lindelofia stylosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ferulic acid, p-coumaric acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lindelofia stylosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |