Lysimachia fortunei
Lysimachia fortunei, commonly known as Perennial Goldencrest, is a versatile evergreen groundcover prized for its vibrant, creeping habit. Renowned for its bright yellow, star-shaped blooms, this resilient plant thrives in moist, shaded environments. It serves as an excellent choice for stabilizing soil and adding lush, golden texture to gardens.
- Scientific name: Lysimachia fortunei
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ericales, it is further categorized into the family Primulaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established 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 broad geographical distribution that spans across several distinct regions. In Europe, its presence is noted within Middle Europe, specifically in Germany. Moving eastward, the species can be found throughout the Caucasus region, particularly in the Transcaucasus. Its range extends significantly into China, where it inhabits the South-Central areas. Furthermore, the plant is widely distributed across China Southeast and the island of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lysimachia fortunei has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-pentatriacontanol, beta-stigmasterol, kaempferol, palmitic acid, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-pentatriacontanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |