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 ★☆☆☆☆