Lysimachia pentapetala
Lysimachia pentapetala, commonly known as the five-petaled loosestrife, is a distinctive medicinal herb valued for its therapeutic potential. Characterized by its vibrant blooms, this plant is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to address specific ailments, offering a unique intersection of botanical beauty and profound pharmacological significance in traditional medicine.
- Scientific name: Lysimachia pentapetala
- Family: Primulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, falling into the family Primulaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 across various regions of China. It can be found growing within the landscapes of China South-Central. The species also extends its range into the northern territories of Inner Mongolia. Furthermore, its presence is documented throughout the Manchuria region. Finally, the plant is widely distributed across China Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lysimachia pentapetala has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-sitosterol, glycerol monopalmitate, succinic acid, triacontanol.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycerol monopalmitate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| succinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triacontanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |