Caucasalia macrophylla

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Adenostyles macrophylla
• Senecio rhombifolius
• Adenostyles rhombifolia
• Cacalia caucasica
• Cacalia rhombifolia
• Senecio platyphyllus
• Senecio platyphyllus var. glandulosus
• Cacalia macrophylla
• Pojarkovia macrophylla

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Caucasaalia and the specific species macrophyllia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of the Caucasus region. Specifically, it can be found growing throughout the North Caucasus area. Its presence also extends into the Transcaucasus, covering various local terrains. Beyond the Caucasus, the species reaches into Western Asia. Within this broader region, the plant is notably distributed across Türkiye.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Caucassalia macrophylla is characterized by its presence in diverse, semi-open vegetative environments, primarily thriving within the complex layers of forests, expansive meadows, and dense shrubberies. By occupying these varied niches, the species utilizes the structural complexity of forest understories for moisture retention and protection, while simultaneously exploiting the high light availability found in meadows and the transitional edge habitats of shrublands. This distribution suggests a versatile adaptation to different successional stages of vegetation, allowing it to flourish in areas where soil stability and light penetration vary between shaded woodland settings and more exposed, herbaceous openings.

Habitat :

forest, meadows, shrubberies

Life history

The life history of Caucassalia macrophylla is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist in its environment through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle in a single year. As a perennial, the plant establishes a stable physiological presence, undergoing seasonal cycles of growth, maturation, and potential dormancy depending on environmental conditions. This prolonged lifecycle enables the plant to accumulate biomass over time, supporting its structural development and reproductive efforts across successive years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Caucasia macrophylla is characterized by its distinct structural proportions, most notably its stature, which typically reaches a plant height ranging from a minimum of 1 m to a maximum of 1.2 m. This relatively modest growth habit defines its physical presence within its habitat, contributing to its overall architectural form.

Plant height max:

1.2 m

Plant height min:

1 m

Reproduction

The reproduction of Caucasiia macrophylla is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering cycle that dictates its reproductive window. The flowering period typically commences in July and continues through the month of August. This relatively brief reproductive phase is concentrated in the mid-to-late summer months, marking the timeframe during which the plant transitions into its reproductive stage to facilitate pollination.

Flowering time :

Jul

Flowering time :

Aug

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Caucasalia macrophylla has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include RUTIN.

RUTIN

1. Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A

Preparations

Caucasalia macrophylla has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extract.

Methanol extract

1. Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part A