Lysimachia capillipes
Lysimachia capillipes, commonly known as the creeping loosestrife, is a resilient perennial valued in traditional herbalism. Characterized by its trailing stems and delicate blooms, this plant is often studied for its potential bioactive properties. It serves as an important subject for those exploring natural remedies and botanical biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Lysimachia capillipes
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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.
| 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 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lysimachia capillipes has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include capilliposide B, capilliposide C, capilliposide A, capilliposide I, capilliposide II.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| capilliposide B | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| capilliposide C | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| capilliposide A | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| capilliposide I | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| capilliposide II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| capilliposide K | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| capilliposide L | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-(2,6-di-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl)-beta-D-galactopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |