Campeiostachys nutans

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Elymus nutans
• Clinelymus nutans
• Elymus nutans var. albidus
• Elymus nutans var. condensatus
• Elymus nutans var. elatior
• Elymus nutans var. triglumis
• Elymus triglumis

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales, falling into the family Poaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Campeiostachys.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution across the regions of Central and Western Asia. Within Central Asia, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Kazakhstan. Its presence also extends to the territories of Kirgizstan and Tadjikistan. Furthermore, the species is documented within the borders of Uzbekistan. Finally, its geographical range reaches into Western Asia, specifically within Afghanistan.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Campeiostachys nutans is characterized by a growth form classified as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its development. It functions as an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor as an epiphyte, maintaining a primarily terrestrial existence within its habitat. Although its ecological niche can encompass aquaic, semiaquatic, or terrestrial environments, its physical habit is that of a self-supporting plant rather than an obligatory or facultative climber, such as a liana or vine.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Campeiostachys nutans has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROPHYLL B, Carotenoid, chlorophyll a.

CHLOROPHYLL B

1. Plant signaling & behavior

Carotenoid

1. Plant signaling & behavior

chlorophyll a

1. Plant signaling & behavior