Lysimachia patungensis
Lysimachia patungensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Lysimachia patungensis, is a rare, perennial herb native to New Zealand. Often found in damp, shaded habitats, this unique plant belongs to the Primulaceae family. While primarily studied for its ecological significance, its traditional medicinal properties offer fascinating potential for exploring natural healing and botanical biodiversity.
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Lysimachia Patungensis F. Glabrifolia
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Lysimachia patungensisSynonyms
- Lysimachia patungensis f. glabrifolia
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales and the family Primulaceae, it is classified under the genus Lysimachia. As a member of this specific taxonomic hierarchy, Lysimachia patungenensis is identified by its unique botanical characteristics.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Lysimachia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Lysimachia patungenensis, exhibits a specific geographical range within East Asia. Its distribution is primarily concentrated in certain regions of China. Specifically, it can be found growing in the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, the species is also documented to occur within China Southeast. These localized habitats define the known natural occurrence of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Ecology
The ecology of Lysimachia patungenensis is characterized by a highly specific vertical distribution within its native habitat, exhibiting a stabilized altitudinal niche. This species is found at a precise elevation of 1000 m AMSL, with its minimum, mean, and maximum elevational ranges all converging at this single point. This lack of altitudinal variance suggests a specialized ecological requirement for the specific climatic conditions, soil compositions, or moisture levels found at this exact height above mean sea level. Such a narrow altitudinal profile indicates that the plant is likely a habitat specialist, potentially restricted to particular montane zones where environmental variables remain consistent with its evolutionary adaptations.
- Elevational range max:
- 1000 m AMSL
Physiology
The physiology of Lysimachia patungensis is characterized by specific vegetative morphology, particularly concerning the dimensions of its photosynthetic organs. The leaf structure exhibits significant variability in both longitudinal and lateral development, with leaf lengths ranging from a minimum of 1.3 cm to a maximum of 3.8 cm, maintaining a mean length of approximately 2.55 cm. Correspondingly, the leaf width demonstrates a diverse breadth, oscillating between a minimum of 0.8 cm and a maximum of 3 cm, which results in a calculated mean width of 1.9 cm. These dimensional parameters reflect the plant's adaptive growth patterns and surface area optimization for light interception and gas exchange.
- Leaf length max:
- 3.8 cm
- Leaf length mean:
- 2.55 cm
- Leaf length min:
- 1.3 cm
- Leaf width max:
- 3 cm
- Leaf width mean:
- 1.9 cm
- Leaf width min:
- 0.8 cm
Reproduction
The reproduction of Lysimachia patungensis is characterized by the development of small, relatively uniform fruit structures. The dimensions of these fruits are quite consistent, with a mean length and width both measuring 0.45 cm. In terms of morphological variation, the fruit length and width range from a minimum of 0.4 cm to a maximum of 0.5 cm. This narrow margin between the minimum and maximum values indicates a high degree of stability in the size of the reproductive output, resulting in fruits that are essentially spherical or near-equidistant in their primary axes.
- Fruit length max:
- 0.5 cm
- Fruit length mean:
- 0.45 cm
- Fruit length min:
- 0.4 cm
- Fruit width max:
- 0.5 cm
- Fruit width mean:
- 0.45 cm
- Fruit width min:
- 0.4 cm
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Lysimachia patungensis has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-HYDROXYNARINGENIN 4'-O-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE, Licochalcone B, Liquiritin apioside, Methyl p-coumarate, Myricetrin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2-HYDROXYNARINGENIN 4'-O-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Licochalcone B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Liquiritin apioside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methyl p-coumarate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Myricetrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vaccihein A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2-HYDROXYNARINGENIN 4'-O-GLUCOPYRANOSIDE
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Licochalcone B
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Liquiritin apioside
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Methyl p-coumarate
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Myricetrin
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
RUTIN
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
quercitrin
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
vaccihein A
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica