Lysimachia christinae

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, falling into the family Primulaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Lysimachia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several key regions in East Asia. Within the country of China, its presence is noted across the South-Central territories. It also extends into the North-Central parts of China, demonstrating significant adaptability to different climates. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout the Southeast region of China. Beyond the Chinese mainland, its geographical range includes the island nation of Japan.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Lysimachia christinae is defined by its specialization within specific montane environments, where it thrives within a distinct altitudinal niche. This species is primarily found in high-altitude habitats, occupying an elevational range that begins at 1600 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 2500 m AMSL. Within this vertical distribution, the plant adapts to the unique climatic conditions characteristic of mid-to-high elevation zones, which often involve cooler temperatures and varying levels of moisture availability compared to lowland ecosystems. The environmental stability provided by this specific altitudinal belt dictates its distribution patterns and its role within the local botanical community.

Elevational range max:

2500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1600 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Lysimachia christinae is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, functioning as a self-supporting plant rather than a climber, liana, or vine. It is classified as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic or obligatory epiphytic tendencies, and typically maintains a terrestrial existence, though its ecological niche can range across aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial environments.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Lysimachia christinae is characterized by the production of exceptionally small seeds, which play a critical role in its dispersal and establishment processes. Quantitative analysis of its seed characteristics reveals a highly uniform seed mass across the population. Specifically, the seed mass is consistent with a mean value of 0.00018 g, a maximum value of 0.00018 g, and a minimum value of 0.00018 g. This lack of variance in seed weight suggests a highly stabilized reproductive strategy, where the plant allocates a precise and minimal amount of energy to each individual seed unit, likely facilitating broad distribution within its ecological niche.

Seed mass mean:

0.00018 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Lysimachia christinae has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonol glycoside, RUTIN, kaempferol 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnosyl (1->2)-beta-D-xyloside, quercetin, rhamnonic acid gamma-lactone.

Flavonol glycoside

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

RUTIN

1. Food science & nutrition

kaempferol 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnosyl (1->2)-beta-D-xyloside

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

quercetin

1. Bioscience trends

rhamnonic acid gamma-lactone

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Activities

Lysimachia christinae has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective.

Hepatoprotective

1. Bioscience trends

Medicinal Uses

Lysimachia christinae has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, hyperuricemia, jaundice.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations