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 ★☆☆☆☆