Lysimachia capillipes

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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 within the family Primulaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Lysimachia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia and Oceania. Within China, it is primarily found in the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its range extends further into Eastern Asia, specifically covering the island of Taiwan. The species also reaches into the Malesia region, where it is documented in the Philippines. Finally, its geographical footprint expands into Papuasia, including the area of New Guinea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Lysimachia capillipes is closely tied to its specific altitudinal distribution, which allows it to occupy diverse montane and sub-montane environments. This species demonstrates a broad ecological amplitude regarding height, found at elevations ranging from a minimum of 300 m AMSL to a maximum of 2000 m AMSL. Within this vertical gradient, the plant typically thrives at a mean elevation of approximately 1150 m AMSL, a zone that likely represents its optimal niche for moisture availability and temperature regulation. This wide elevational span suggests an ability to adapt to varying atmospheric pressures and climatic conditions across different mountain strata.

Elevational range max:

2000 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1150 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

300 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Lysimachia capillipes is characterized by a non-woody growth habit, presenting a herbaceous structure. The plant typically reaches a height with a mean measurement of 0.5 m, though individual specimens may vary, ranging from a minimum height of 0.4 m to a maximum height of 0.6 m.

Plant height max:

0.6 m

Plant height mean:

0.5 m

Plant height min:

0.4 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Lysimachia capillipes is characterized by distinct morphological variations in its foliar structure, which play a critical role in its photosynthetic capacity and resource management. The leaves exhibit a significant range in dimensions, with a mean leaf length of 4.25 cm and a minimum length of 1.5 cm, reaching a maximum length of up to 7 cm. This longitudinal variation is accompanied by a corresponding breadth in the leaf blade, where the width typically ranges from a minimum of 1 cm to a mean of 2 cm, extending to a maximum width of 3 cm. These fluctuating leaf dimensions suggest a physiological adaptability to varying light intensities and moisture availability, allowing the plant to optimize its surface area for gas exchange and solar energy absorption within its specific ecological niche.

Leaf length max:

7 cm

Leaf length mean:

4.25 cm

Leaf length min:

1.5 cm

Leaf width max:

3 cm

Leaf width mean:

2 cm

Leaf width min:

1 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Lysimachia capillipes is characterized by the development of small, specialized fruit structures that exhibit consistent morphological dimensions. The fruits produced by this species are relatively uniform in shape, with the mean dimensions for both length and width recorded at 0.35 cm. While there is slight variation within the population, the fruit size remains compact, with minimum measurements for both length and width reaching 0.3 cm. At the upper end of its developmental scale, the fruit can expand to a maximum length and width of 0.4 cm, indicating a highly constrained size range during the maturation process.

Fruit length max:

0.4 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.35 cm

Fruit length min:

0.3 cm

Fruit width max:

0.4 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.35 cm

Fruit width min:

0.3 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Lysimachia capillipes has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Capilliposide B, Capilliposide C, Capilliposide A, Capilliposide I, Capilliposide II.

Capilliposide B

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
2. Bioanalysis
3. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Capilliposide C

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
2. Bioanalysis
3. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Capilliposide A

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
2. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Capilliposide I

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
2. Journal of Asian natural products research

Capilliposide II

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Capilliposide K

1. Carbohydrate research

Capilliposide L

1. Carbohydrate research

quercetin-3-O-(2,6-di-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl)-beta-D-galactopyranoside

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Preparations

Lysimachia capillipes has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extract, extracts of the whole herbs, whole plants.

Ethanol extract

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Extracts of the whole herbs

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Whole plants

1. Carbohydrate research