Anaphalis aureopunctata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Anaphalis aureopunctata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and the genus Anaphalis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad presence across several distinct regions within the vast landscape of China. It is found growing in the diverse environments of China South-Central and China North-Central. Additionally, its natural range extends into the high-altitude territories of Qinghai. The species also makes its presence known within the lush landscapes of China Southeast. Together, these locations highlight the wide geographical distribution of Anaphalis aureopunctata.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Anaphalis aureopunctata is defined by its remarkable adaptability to varying montane environments, exhibiting a broad vertical distribution across diverse altitudinal gradients. This species thrives within a significant elevational range, establishing itself at altitudes as low as 1000 m AMSL and extending its habitat up to a maximum of 4200 m AMSL. Throughout its ecological niche, the plant maintains a mean elevation of approximately 2800 m AMSL, suggesting a preference for mid-to-high altitude montane ecosystems where it can navigate the specific climatic pressures of these varying elevations.

Elevational range max:

4200 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

2800 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1000 m AMSL

Physiology

The physiology of Anaphalis aureopunctata is characterized by distinct morphological variations in its foliage, which serve as critical indicators of its developmental stages and environmental adaptations. The leaf dimensions exhibit a significant range, with leaf lengths spanning from a minimum of 5 cm to a maximum of 16 cm, maintaining an average leaf length of approximately 9.75 cm. This variability in longitudinal growth is complemented by a diverse width profile, where leaf width fluctuates between a minimum of 1 cm and a maximum of 6 cm. These structural parameters suggest a dynamic physiological capacity to adjust surface area in response to light interception and transpiration requirements, facilitating efficient metabolic processes within its specific ecological niche.

Leaf length max:

16 cm

Leaf length mean:

9.75 cm

Leaf length min:

5 cm

Leaf width max:

6 cm

Leaf width min:

1 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Anaphalis aureopunctata is characterized by the development of specialized fruit structures that serve as the primary vehicle for seed dispersal. Morphological analysis of its reproductive output reveals a highly consistent fruit size, exhibiting no significant variation across different specimens. Specifically, the fruit length is remarkably uniform, with a measured minimum, mean, and maximum value all recorded at exactly 0.1 cm. This extreme uniformity in fruit length suggests a highly regulated developmental process during the maturation of the reproductive organs, ensuring that each unit remains within this precise micro-scale dimension to facilitate its specific ecological role in the plant's life cycle.

Fruit length max:

0.1 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Anaphalis aureopunctata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6,10,14-TRIMETHYL-2-PENTADECANONE, ALPHA-SELINENE, Caryophyllene oxide, alpha-Bisabolol.

6,10,14-TRIMETHYL-2-PENTADECANONE

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

ALPHA-SELINENE

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Caryophyllene oxide

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

alpha-Bisabolol

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Preparations

Anaphalis aureopunctata has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oil.

Essential oil

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials