erect marsh flower

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• erect marsh flower

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Villarsia exaltata
• Renealmia exaltata
• Menyanthes exaltata

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is further categorized into the family Menyanthaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Liparophyllum, specifically the species Liparophyllum exaltatum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across several distinct regions within the Australian continent. It can be found growing naturally throughout the state of New South Wales. Its range also extends northward into the tropical and subtropical areas of Queensland. Furthermore, the species inhabits the temperate landscapes of Victoria. Finally, its geographical presence reaches as far south as the island of Tasmania.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Liparophyllum exaltatum is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it avoids the complete die-back associated with annuals or the single-reproductive event of biennials, instead focusing on long-term survival and iterative growth. This enduring nature enables the plant to establish robust root systems and accumulate resources over time, which supports its developmental stability and ability to withstand environmental fluctuations across successive years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Liparophyllum exaltatum is characterized by a growth form classified as an herb and a forb. This species is non-woody in structure, lacking permanent woody tissues, and typically reaches a maximum plant height of 1.2 m.

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

1.2 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Liparophyllum exaltatum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed.

Seed

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Liparophyllum exaltatum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Pacovatinin A.

Pacovatinin A

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Liparophyllum exaltatum has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include seeds.

Seeds

1. Journal of natural products