Lysimachia christinae
Lysimachia christinae, commonly known as the Christina Primrose, is a stunning perennial celebrated for its elegant, bell-shaped blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant place in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its unique botanical properties, it offers fascinating potential in exploring natural remedies and holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Lysimachia christinae
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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.
| 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 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lysimachia christinae has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonol glycoside, kaempferol-3-O-alpha-L-rhamnosyl (1-->2)-beta-D-xyloside, quercetin, rhamnonic acid gamma-lactone, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonol glycoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-alpha-L-rhamnosyl (1-->2)-beta-D-xyloside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhamnonic acid gamma-lactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lysimachia christinae has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lysimachia christinae has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, hyperuricemia, jaundice.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperuricemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |