Lysimachia foenum-graecum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known as Lysimachia foenum-graecum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Ericales and the family Primulaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Lysimachia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is naturally distributed within specific regions of East Asia. Its presence is documented across various provinces in China. Specifically, it can be found growing in the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, its range extends into the Southeast region of China. These two distinct areas define the primary geographical footprint of the species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Lysimachia foenum-graecum is characterized by its specific distribution within montane environments, where it thrives across a distinct vertical gradient. This species is primarily found at moderate to high altitudes, occupying an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 800 m AMSL. As the terrain ascends, the plant's presence extends significantly, reaching a maximum elevation of 1700 m AMSL. The ecological niche of this plant is most concentrated around a mean elevation of 1250 m AMSL, suggesting that its optimal environmental conditions, such as temperature regimes and moisture availability, are most effectively met within this mid-to-high montane belt.

Elevational range max:

1700 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1250 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

800 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Lysimachia foenum-graecum is characterized by its relatively low-growing stature, typically reaching a mean plant height of 0.4 m. The physical dimensions of the plant vary according to environmental conditions, with individual specimens ranging from a minimum height of 0.2 m to a maximum height of 0.6 m.

Plant height max:

0.6 m

Plant height mean:

0.4 m

Plant height min:

0.2 m

Physiology

The physiological development of Lysimachia foenum-graecum is characterized by distinct morphological scaling within its foliar structures, which serve as the primary sites for photosynthetic activity. The leaves exhibit significant variability in dimensions, reflecting adaptive growth patterns; the leaf length typically maintains a mean of 7.5 cm, though it can range from a minimum of 4 cm to a maximum of 11 cm. Correspondingly, the leaf width demonstrates a similar physiological range, with a mean width of 4 cm, oscillating between a minimum of 2 cm and a maximum of 6 cm. This specific ratio of length to width across its developmental stages suggests a dynamic surface area optimization, allowing the plant to regulate gas exchange and light interception efficiently within its ecological niche.

Leaf length max:

11 cm

Leaf length mean:

7.5 cm

Leaf length min:

4 cm

Leaf width max:

6 cm

Leaf width mean:

4 cm

Leaf width min:

2 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Lysimachia foenum-graecum culminates in the development of small, capsule-like fruits that exhibit a highly consistent morphology. These fruits are characterized by their nearly spherical or slightly rounded shape, with dimensions that show very little variance across the population. On average, the fruit measures approximately 0.65 cm in both length and width. The size distribution is tightly constrained, with the smallest recorded fruits measuring 0.6 cm in length and 0.6 cm in width, while the largest specimens reach a maximum of 0.7 cm in both length and width. This uniformity in fruit dimensions suggests a stabilized reproductive output, ensuring that the seeds are housed within compact, standardized vessels.

Fruit length max:

0.7 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.65 cm

Fruit length min:

0.6 cm

Fruit width max:

0.7 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.65 cm

Fruit width min:

0.6 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Lysimachia foenum-graecum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ardisiacrispin A, Ardisiacrispin B, Cyclaminorin.

Ardisiacrispin A

1. Phytochemistry

Ardisiacrispin B

1. Phytochemistry

Cyclaminorin

1. Phytochemistry

Conditions

Lysimachia foenum-graecum has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include ascariasis, cold, pain.

Ascariasis

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Cold

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Pain

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Lysimachia foenum-graecum has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 70% EtOH, L. foenum-graecum extract (LFE).

70% etoh

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

L. foenum-graecum extract (lfe)

1. Experimental & molecular medicine