Lysimachia candida
Lysimachia candida, commonly known as the white loosestrife, is a perennial herb distinguished by its delicate, snowy blossoms. Native to specific woodland habitats, this plant offers aesthetic charm to gardens. While primarily valued for its ornamental beauty, its unique botanical characteristics continue to intrigue herbalists and plant enthusiasts alike.
- Scientific name: Lysimachia candida
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ericales, it is classified under the family Primulaceae. Finally, it is categorized within 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 broad geographical distribution spanning across diverse regions of Africa and Asia. In the African continent, it is specifically documented within the West-Central Tropical Africa region, particularly in the DR Congo. Its presence in Asia is extensive, covering multiple provinces throughout China. Specifically, it can be found in China South-Central, China North-Central, and China Southeast. Additionally, the species extends its reach to the tropical island of Hainan in China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lysimachia candida has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include N-acetylgalactosamine, astragalin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| N-acetylgalactosamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| astragalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lysimachia candida has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiobesity.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiobesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lysimachia candida has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include obesity, adipogenesis, free fatty acids, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| obesity | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| adipogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| free fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insulin resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metabolic syndrome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |