Ludwigia epilobioides

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of China. It can be found growing in the South-Central part of the country as well as on the island of Hainan. Its presence extends to the northern territories, including the provinces of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Additionally, the species is documented within the China North-Central region. Together, these locations demonstrate the wide environmental range inhabited by Ludwigia epilobioides.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Ludwigia epilobioides is characterized by its specific niche within montane environments, where it thrives across a distinct altitudinal gradient. This species is strategically distributed within an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 500 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 1600 m AMSL. Within this vertical span, the plant occupies various microhabitats that support its growth, typically favoring moisture-rich areas consistent with the requirements of the Onagraceae family. Its presence across these specific elevations suggests an adaptation to the varying temperature regimes and humidity levels found in mid-to-high altitude tropical or subtropical zones, allowing it to play a role in the local biological community within these defined topographical limits.

Elevational range max:

1600 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

500 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Ludwigia epilobioides is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a relatively delicate structure typical of many species within its genus. This plant is strictly non-woody, lacking any significant lignified tissue or permanent woody stems, which contributes to its soft, herbaceous habit.

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Ludwigia epilobioides has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isoorientin, Isovitexin, Orientin, Vitexin.

Isoorientin

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Isovitexin

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Orientin

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Vitexin

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Activities

Ludwigia epilobioides has 19 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiarrhythmic, Antibradiquinic, Antidermatitic.

ACE-Inhibitor

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Antiarrhythmic

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Antibradiquinic

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Antidermatitic

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Antihistaminic

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Antiinflammatory

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Antioxidant

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Antiperoxidant

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Antiserotoninic

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