Lysimachia circaeoides
Lysimachia circaeoides, commonly known as the marsh loosestrife, is a perennial herb native to wetland ecosystems. Characterized by its delicate yellow flowers and moisture-loving nature, this plant plays a vital role in its habitat. Historically valued in traditional herbalism, it offers unique botanical properties within its specific ecological niche.
- Scientific name: Lysimachia circaeoides
- 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. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Ericales and the family Primulaceae. Finally, it is identified by its 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, known scientifically as Lysimachia circaeoides, exhibits a specific range within the Asian continent. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the vast territories of China. More specifically, its presence is documented across the China South-Central region. Additionally, the species can be found thriving throughout the China Southeast area. Therefore, its geographical distribution is limited to these particular eastern and southern Chinese provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lysimachia circaeoides has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-daucosterol, beta-sitosterol, kaempferol, kaempferol-3-O-beta-D-glucoside, luteolin.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-beta-D-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin-3-O-beta-D-galactoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |