bog loosestrife
Lysimachia terrestris · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (22 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Bog looseleaf, scientifically known as Lysimachia terrestris, is a perennial herb native to North America, thriving in damp, boggy habitats. Characterized by its whorled leaves and delicate yellow flowers, this plant plays a vital role in wetland ecosystems, offering aesthetic beauty and historical significance in traditional herbal applications.
Names
Common Names
- bog loosestrife
- bulblet loosestrife
- swamp candles
- swamp loosestrife
- swamp yellow loosestrife
- Lake Loosestrife
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- lysimaque terrestre
- naumburgia à fleurs en thyrse
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Lysimachia terrestrisSynonyms
- Lysimachia stricta f. brevifolia
- Lysimachia terrestris var. ovata
- Lysimachia racemosa
- Lysimachia stricta f. bulbifera
- Lysimachia stricta f. intermedia
- Lysimachia stricta var. ovata
- Lysimachia bulbifera
- Lysimachia terrestris f. florifera
- Lysimachia michauxii
- Viscum terrestre
- Lysimachia stricta
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, it is further categorized into 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 broad geographical distribution spanning across several continents and regions. In Northern Europe, its presence is specifically noted within Great Britain. Moving to North America, it can be found in Western Canada in both British Columbia and Manitoba. The species also extends into Eastern Canada, where it inhabits the region of Labrador. Additionally, its range includes the province of New Brunswick in the eastern part of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Labrador | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | New Brunswick | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Newfoundland | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Nova Scotia | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Prince Edward I. | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lysimachia terrestris has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, Benzyladenine, Indole-3-butyric acid, LOLIOLIDE, Pinoresinol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Benzyladenine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Indole-3-butyric acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LOLIOLIDE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pinoresinol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| THIDIAZURON | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indole-3-acetic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naphthalene acetic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid
- Acta biologica Hungarica
Benzyladenine
- Acta biologica Hungarica
Indole-3-butyric acid
- Acta biologica Hungarica
LOLIOLIDE
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Pinoresinol
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
THIDIAZURON
- Acta biologica Hungarica
indole-3-acetic acid
- Acta biologica Hungarica
naphthalene acetic acid
- Acta biologica Hungarica
Activities
Lysimachia terrestris has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Astringent.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| LV extracts | Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |