Gansu Bluebeard

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Gansu Bluebeard

Scientific Names

Accepted name

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 Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Caryopteris. Specifically, Caryopteris tangutica represents a unique species within this taxonomic hierarchy.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to specific regions within the vast territory of China. Its geographical range primarily encompasses the areas classified as China South-Central. Additionally, the species can be found extending into the China North-Central region. These distinct locations define the natural habitat where the species thrives. Consequently, its distribution is concentrated within these particular central Chinese provinces.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Caryopteris tangutica is characterized by its specific growth habits and structural classifications within its ecosystem. Based on its developmental strategies, this species exhibits a life form categorized as a phanerophyte, indicating that its perennating buds are located well above the soil surface on aerial shoots. Furthermore, it can be described through the lens of a nanophanerophyte, a classification that highlights its relatively small stature among the woody or semi-woody plants. This life history allows the plant to navigate its seasonal cycles by maintaining its regenerative structures above the ground, facilitating its perennial survival and structural development throughout its life cycle.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Caryopteris tangutica is characterized by a woody growth habit, forming substantial, structurally sound stems. As a terrestrial plant, it grows directly in the soil rather than acting as an epiphyte, and it lacks any climbing mechanisms, functioning as a self-supporting species rather than an obligatory or facultative climber. Furthermore, it is an independent organism that does not exhibit parasitic behavior, maintaining its own nutritional requirements throughout its life cycle.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Caryopteris tangutica has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, leaf, stem.

Flower

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Leaf

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Stem

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Chemicals

Caryopteris tangutica has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Caryophyllene oxide, Hexadecanoic acid, Myrtenal, Myrtenyl acetate, Phytol.

Caryophyllene oxide

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Hexadecanoic acid

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Myrtenal

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Myrtenyl acetate

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Phytol

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

beta-Cedrene

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

trans-Pinocarvyl acetate

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Preparations

Caryopteris tangutica has 1 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oils obtained by hydrodistillation.

Essential oils obtained by hydrodistillation

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials