Trollius ledebourii
Trollius ledebourii, commonly known as the Ledebour's globeflower, is a striking perennial native to mountainous regions. Characterized by its bright, spherical yellow blooms, this plant holds traditional significance in herbal studies. Its unique morphology and resilient nature make it a fascinating subject for both botanists and medicinal researchers alike.
- Scientific name: Trollius ledebourii
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- 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 Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Trollius.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Ranunculaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Trollius | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Trollius ledebourii, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is known as 短瓣金莲花 (zh), which is also written as 短瓣金莲花 in its simplified (zh-hans) and mainland China (zh-cn) forms. In Russian, it is called Купальница Ледебура (ru), and in Korean, it is identified as 금매화 (ko).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 短瓣金莲花 | Wikidata |
| ru | Купальница Ледебура | Wikidata |
| ko | 금매화 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 短瓣金莲花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 短瓣金莲花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 金莲花 | Wikidata |
| ru | Жарок Ледебура | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Northern Asia. Within the vast territory of Siberia, its presence is specifically noted in the Chita region. Moving eastward, it can be found throughout various parts of the Russian Far East, including Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye. The species also extends its range into China, specifically within the Inner Mongolia region. Together, these locations highlight the plant's preference for specific habitats across these diverse territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Trollius ledebourii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acacetin-7-O-neohesperidoside, isoswertiajaponin, isoswertisin, neodiosmin, orientin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acacetin-7-O-neohesperidoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoswertiajaponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoswertisin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neodiosmin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| orientin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |