Liriope muscari
Big blue lilyturf
Liriope muscari, commonly known as Big Blue Lilyturf, is a resilient, evergreen perennial valued for its lush foliage and violet flower spikes. Beyond its ornamental appeal in landscaping, this hardy plant holds traditional significance in herbal practices, often utilized for its calming properties and ability to support overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Liriope muscari
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, it is a member of the family Asparagaceae. Its scientific classification is completed by its placement in the genus Liriope.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Asparagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Liriope | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Liriope muscari, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Japan, it is known as ヤブラン (Yaburan), while in Korea, it is called 맥문동 (Maekmundong). In China, it is identified as 阔叶山麦冬 (Kuòyè shānmàidōng), and in the Arabic-speaking world, it is called ليريوبية موسكارية. Additionally, in Russia, the plant is commonly referred to as Лириопе мускари.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ヤブラン | Wikidata |
| ko | 맥문동 | Wikidata |
| zh | 阔叶山麦冬 | Wikidata |
| ar | ليريوبية موسكارية | Wikidata |
| ru | Лириопе мускари | Wikidata |
| fi | Liriope | Wikidata |
| arz | ليريوبيه موسكاريه | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 阔叶山麦冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 闊葉山麥冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 阔叶山麦冬 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of East Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central regions to the North-Central territories. Its presence is also well-established throughout the Southeast part of China. Moving beyond the mainland, the species is naturally distributed across the islands of Japan. Finally, its geographical range extends to include the Korean Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Liriope muscari, possesses a unique underground structure that is central to its medicinal properties. The most significant part of the plant is its specialized tuberous roots, which are often referred to as liriope tubers or simply liropis tuber in various botanical contexts. These fleshy, storage tubers allow the plant to survive through different seasons, and the root system as a whole serves as the primary source for many traditional remedies. In addition to these underground structures, the plant also produces a small, dark fruit that contains its seeds, completing its life cycle.- Total parts
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tubers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuberous roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liriopis tuber | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fibrous roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Radix Liriopes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Liriope muscari has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include liriopeoside A, 1beta,6beta-dihydroxy-cis-eudesm-3-ene-6-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, 3,5-dimethoxytoluene, As, Car.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| liriopeoside A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1beta,6beta-dihydroxy-cis-eudesm-3-ene-6-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,5-dimethoxytoluene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| As | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Car | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cr | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-39 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Liriope muscari has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Immunomodulator.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Immunomodulator | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |