Lysimachia arvensis
Lysimachia arvensis, commonly known as field loosestrife, is a perennial herb characterized by its slender stems and small, bright yellow flowers. Native to Europe and Asia, this plant thrives in moist, grassy habitats. While primarily valued for its botanical interest, it remains a notable species within diverse meadow ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Lysimachia arvensis
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Ericales and placed in the family Primulaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Lysimachia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Primulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lysimachia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark and Finland. Its presence is also documented throughout the island of Ireland. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed across Great Britain. Finally, the range of this medicinal plant extends into the territory of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lysimachia arvensis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, flavonol, guanosine, methyl linolenate, myo-inositol.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| guanosine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl linolenate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myo-inositol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lysimachia arvensis has 7 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |