Lysimachia japonica
Lysimachia japonica, commonly known as creeping loosestrife, is a perennial herbaceous plant valued in traditional herbalism. Characterized by its spreading habit and yellow blossoms, it is historically utilized for its anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. While often considered invasive, it remains a subject of interest in botanical medicine studies.
- Scientific name: Lysimachia japonica
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, it is classified under 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 exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In the Caucasus, its presence is specifically noted within the Transcaucasus area. Its distribution extends into Western Asia, where it can be found in Türkiye. Within China, the species inhabits both the Hainan region and China Southeast. Finally, it is a documented part of the flora in Eastern Asia, particularly in Japan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Türkiye | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Ogasawara-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lysimachia japonica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include grevillol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| grevillol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |