Caropodium platycarpum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Stenodiptera platycarpa
• Grammosciadium platycarpum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Apiales and sits in the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Caropodium, specifically as the species Caropodium platycarpum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning parts of Western Asia and the Caucasus region. Within the Caucasus, its presence is specifically noted in the Transcaucasus area. Moving into Western Asia, it can be found growing in the territory of Iran. Additionally, the species is distributed across the country of Iraq. Finally, its natural habitat extends into the landscapes of Türkiye.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Carpodium platycarpum is characterized by its preference for specific environmental niches, primarily thriving within forest ecosystems and mountainous regions. These habitats provide the necessary structural complexity and microclimates required for its development, often benefiting from the shade and moisture retention provided by dense woodland canopies. In mountainous terrains, the plant is adapted to the unique topographical variations and varying elevations, which influence the local moisture availability and soil composition essential to its growth cycle.

Habitat :

forest, mountains

Life history

The life history of Caropodium platycarpum is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its life cycle in a single year. As a perennial species, it maintains a continuous presence in its habitat, often developing robust root systems or underground structures that allow it to survive periods of dormancy or unfavorable environmental conditions. This long-term survival strategy enables the plant to establish a stable presence within its ecosystem, allowing for repeated reproductive efforts over several years, which contributes to its overall resilience and ability to colonize specific ecological niches.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Carpodium platycarpum is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its development. This plant maintains a relatively low stature, with a plant height ranging from a minimum of 0.1 m to a maximum of 0.4 m.

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.4 m

Plant height min:

0.1 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Carpodium platycarpum is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering window that is highly concentrated within a short period. The flowering process typically begins in June and concludes within the same month, marking a very brief reproductive phase. Because both the onset and the conclusion of the flowering period are centered around June, the plant exhibits a synchronized blooming pattern that is restricted to this specific timeframe, rather than being spread across the variable months of the year.

Flowering time :

Jun

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Caropodium platycarpum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.

Fruit

1. BMC plant biology
2. Scientific reports

Chemicals

Caropodium platycarpum has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include LIMONENE, Linalool, CHLOROGENIC ACID, RUTIN, ferulic acid.

LIMONENE

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
2. BMC plant biology
3. Scientific reports

Linalool

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
2. BMC plant biology
3. Scientific reports

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. BMC plant biology
2. Scientific reports

RUTIN

1. BMC plant biology
2. Scientific reports

ferulic acid

1. BMC plant biology
2. Scientific reports

(S)-(+)-Linalool

1. BMC plant biology

CHLOROPHYLL B

1. BMC plant biology

Caryophyllene

1. Scientific reports

Flavonoid

1. Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS

MDA

1. BMC plant biology

Preparations

Caropodium platycarpum has 3 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oil, extracts, seaweed extract.

Essential oil

1. BMC plant biology

Extracts

1. Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS

Seaweed extract

1. BMC plant biology