Bupleurum yinchowense

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic placement includes its position in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae and is specifically categorized under the genus Bupleurum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is indigenous to specific regions within China. Its primary geographical distribution can be traced to the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. Additionally, it is found throughout the North-Central part of the country. These locations define the natural habitat where the species thrives. Consequently, its presence is concentrated within these particular northern and central territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Bupleurum yinchowense is characterized by its specific distribution across varying altitudinal gradients within its natural habitat. This species is primarily found in montane environments, exhibiting a broad vertical distribution that spans from lower slopes to higher elevations. Specifically, it inhabits an elevational range starting as low as 500 m AMSL and extending up to a maximum of 1900 m AMSL. Throughout its natural range, the plant maintains a mean elevation of approximately 1200 m AMSL, indicating a preference for mid-altitude ecological zones where specific climatic and soil conditions are met.

Elevational range max:

1900 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1200 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

500 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Bupleurum yinchowense is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist in its habitat through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it undergoes a cyclic development that avoids the complete die-off seen in annuals, instead establishing a stable root system that supports repeated vegetative growth and reproductive efforts over several years. This long-term survival strategy enables the plant to navigate seasonal environmental fluctuations and invest energy into robust structural development, eventually reaching maturity to produce seeds for the continuation of its lineage within its specific ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Bupleurum yinchowense is characterized by its relatively compact growth habit, with a plant height that typically ranges from a minimum of 0.25 m to a maximum of 0.5 m, maintaining a mean height of approximately 0.375 m. The plant structure is defined by its herbaceous stature, presenting a slender profile consistent with its measured dimensions.

Plant height max:

0.5 m

Plant height mean:

0.375 m

Plant height min:

0.25 m

Reproduction

The reproduction of Bupleurum yinchowense is characterized by the production of small, specialized fruits that exhibit specific morphological dimensions. The fruit size follows a consistent range, with length measurements varying from a minimum of 0.28 cm to a maximum of 0.32 cm, resulting in a calculated mean fruit length of 0.3 cm. Similarly, the fruit width displays a narrow distribution, ranging from a minimum of 0.2 cm to a maximum of 0.22 cm, which yields an average fruit width of 0.21 cm. These precise dimensions are critical indicators of the plant's reproductive development and successful seed formation.

Fruit length max:

0.32 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.3 cm

Fruit length min:

0.28 cm

Fruit width max:

0.22 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.21 cm

Fruit width min:

0.2 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Bupleurum yinchowense has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Saikosaponins.

Saikosaponins

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Bupleurum yinchowense has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anxiolytic, Neuroprotective.

Anxiolytic

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Neuroprotective

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Bupleurum yinchowense has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include anxiety, depression, phobia.

Anxiety

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Depression

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Phobia

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Bupleurum yinchowense has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Total Saikosaponins (TSS), Total saikosaponins, Total saikosaponins (TSS).

Total saikosaponins (tss)

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Total saikosaponins

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Total saikosaponins (tss)

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine