Caccinia macranthera

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Borago macranthera

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Caccinia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within Central Asia. Specifically, its range includes the mountainous and arid landscapes of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. It is also found within the territories of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Beyond Central Asia, the species extends its presence into the Transcaucasus region. Consequently, its geographical footprint covers a diverse set of territories spanning from the heart of Asia to the Caucasus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Caccinia macranthera is defined by its preference for specific geological formations and a broad altitudinal distribution. It is primarily found inhabiting gypsiferous outcrops, though it can also be found on rarely stony slopes. This species occupies an elevational range that extends from a minimum of 500 m AMSL to a maximum of 1900 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

1900 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

500 m AMSL

Habitat :

gypsiferous outcrops, rarely stony slopes

Life history

The life history of Caccinia macranthera is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. Structurally, it is classified as a hemicryptophyte, a life form in which the perennating buds are located at the soil surface, protected by organic matter or litter. This growth habit, categorized under both life form classifications as hemicryptophyte, enables the plant to survive seasonal variations by maintaining its vital regenerative structures at the ground level.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Caccinia macranthera is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure. The plant maintains an erect shoot orientation, reaching a minimum height of 0.25 m and a maximum height of up to 0.9 m. Furthermore, it functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies.

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.9 m

Plant height min:

0.25 m

Shoot orientation :

erect

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Caccinia macranthera is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering window that facilitates its pollination processes. The flowering period for this species is relatively brief, with the onset of blooms occurring in May. Following this commencement, the flowering phase continues through the late spring and early summer months, eventually reaching its conclusion in June. This concentrated reproductive cycle ensures that the plant's floral resources are available within a defined temporal range each year.

Flowering time :

May

Flowering time :

Jun

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Caccinia macranthera has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Dihydrocarveol, palmitic acid.

Dihydrocarveol

1. Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology

palmitic acid

1. Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology

Medicinal Uses

Caccinia macranthera has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, wounds.

Most Reported Uses