Caragana sukiensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Caragana hoplites
• Caragana nepalensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Caragana.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across specific regions within the Indian Subcontinent. Its presence is notably recorded throughout the East Himalaya range. Additionally, it can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of Nepal. The species also extends its reach into the West Himalaya region. Consequently, these areas represent the core geographical habitats for Caragana sukiensis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Caragana sukiensis is defined by its specialized adaptation to high-altitude montane environments, where it occupies a distinct vertical niche. This species thrives within a specific altitudinal belt, establishing itself at elevations ranging from a minimum of 2700 m AMSL to a maximum of 3700 m AMSL. Such a high elevational range indicates a profound tolerance for the physiological stresses associated with alpine or subalpine ecosystems, including intense solar radiation, significant diurnal temperature fluctuations, and potentially thinner atmospheric conditions. By inhabiting these specific elevations above 2700 meters, the plant plays a vital role in the stability of its high-mountain habitat, functioning within a specialized ecological zone characterized by extreme environmental gradients.

Elevational range max:

3700 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

2700 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Caragana sukiensis is characterized by its distinct growth form and structural composition. It presents as a woody shrub, developing a robust and perennial framework. In terms of its climbing habit, the species functions as a self-supporting climber, possessing the structural integrity to maintain its own posture without the strict necessity of external hosts. Furthermore, it is classified as a terrestrial plant, growing in soil rather than existing as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Caragana sukiensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include compound 8.

compound 8

1. European journal of medicinal chemistry

Activities

Caragana sukiensis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifeedant.

Antifeedant

1. European journal of medicinal chemistry

Preparations

Caragana sukiensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aerial parts.

Aerial parts

1. European journal of medicinal chemistry