Aegopodium alpestre

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Carum alpestre
• Aegopodium alpestre var. latilobum
• Aegopodium alpestre f. scabrum
• Aegopodium alpestre f. tenerum
• Aegopodium alpestre f. tenuisectum
• Aegopodium alpestre var. daucifolium

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Apiales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Apiaceae and is categorized under the genus Aegopodium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within various regions of Siberia. It can be found growing across the vast territory of the Altai mountains. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the Republic of Buryatia. The species is also documented in the Chitа region of the country. Finally, its presence is noted within the Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk areas of Siberia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Aegopodium alpestre is characterized by its presence in diverse and often rugged landscapes, ranging from lush forest understories to open meadows. It is frequently found in mountainous regions, where it adapts to the specific climatic demands of higher elevations. The plant also demonstrates a capacity to thrive in stony places, suggesting a resilience to poor or rocky soil conditions and an ability to colonize disturbed or sparsely vegetated terrains within its natural range.

Habitat :

forest, meadows, mountains, stony places

Life history

The life history of Aegopodium alpestre is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist in its environment through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it does not complete its life cycle in a single year like annuals or two years like biennials; instead, it establishes a long-term presence, often relying on robust root systems to survive dormant periods. This life cycle enables the plant to accumulate resources over time, facilitating its ability to re-emerge and flower repeatedly in subsequent years, which is a vital strategy for survival in its specific ecological niches.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Aegopodium alpestre is characterized by a non-woody, herbaceous growth form, functioning as a self-supporting herb rather than a climber or vine. As a terrestrial organism, it does not exhibit aquatic or epiphytic tendencies and operates as an independent plant, free from parasitic dependencies. The stature of the plant is relatively modest, with a height that varies significantly depending on environmental conditions; it typically reaches a minimum of 0.2 m, maintains a mean height of approximately 0.65 m, and can reach a maximum height of up to 1 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

1 m

Plant height mean:

0.65 m

Plant height min:

0.2 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Aegopodium alpestre is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its metabolic efficiency and carbon fixation processes. Its foliage displays significant morphological variability, with leaf lengths ranging from a minimum of 3 cm to a mean of 6 cm, reaching a maximum of 9 cm. The leaves are lanceolate in form and feature a distinct toothed margin, providing a specialized surface area for gas exchange. In terms of lateral expansion, the leaf width varies from a minimum of 3.5 cm to a maximum of 12 cm. Notably, the leaf structure is smooth and lacks defensive morphological adaptations, as it possesses no thorns or spines.

Leaf form :

lanceolate

Leaf length max:

9 cm

Leaf length mean:

6 cm

Leaf length min:

3 cm

Leaf margin :

toothed

Leaf spines :

no

Leaf thorns :

no

Leaf width max:

12 cm

Leaf width min:

3.5 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Aegopodium alpestre is characterized by a specific flowering period and the development of small, specialized fruits. The flowering season typically commences in June and extends through August, providing a window for pollination. Following successful fertilization, the plant produces fruits with very precise dimensions. These fruits exhibit a minimum length of 0.3 cm and a maximum length of 0.35 cm, maintaining an average length of 0.325 cm. In terms of width, the fruits range from a minimum of 0.2 cm to a maximum of 0.25 cm, with a mean width of 0.225 cm.

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Aug

Fruit length max:

0.35 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.325 cm

Fruit length min:

0.3 cm

Fruit width max:

0.25 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.225 cm

Fruit width min:

0.2 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Aegopodium alpestre has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Germacrene D.

Germacrene D

1. Natural product research

Conditions

Aegopodium alpestre has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include influenza.

Influenza

1. Natural product research