Centranthera grandiflora

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Razumovia grandiflora
• Centranthera maxima

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Orobanchaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Centranthera, specifically the species Centranthera grandiflora.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is documented in the South-Central and Southeast provinces, as well as the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found growing in the state of Assam. Additionally, the plant is also native to the landscapes of Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Centranthella grandiflora is defined by its distribution across a diverse altitudinal gradient, allowing it to occupy various montane and sub-montane niches. This species is primarily found within a significant elevational range, beginning at lower altitudes of approximately 300 m AMSL and ascending to a maximum height of 2200 m AMSL. The ecological preference of the plant centers around a mean elevation of 800 m AMSL, suggesting that it thrives most effectively in mid-elevation environments where specific temperature and moisture regimes are met. This broad vertical distribution indicates an adaptability to varying atmospheric pressures and climatic conditions found within its specific habitat zones.

Elevational range max:

2200 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

800 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

300 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Centranthe grandiflora is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. This terrestrial plant exhibits a self-supporting habit and does not function as a climber or an epiphyte. In terms of stature, it maintains a relatively low profile, with a plant height that typically ranges from a minimum of 0.5 m to a maximum of 0.8 m, reaching an average height of approximately 0.65 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.8 m

Plant height mean:

0.65 m

Plant height min:

0.5 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiological profile of Centranthella grandiflora is characterized by specific morphological dimensions regarding its foliage, which play a critical role in its photosynthetic capacity and resource management. The leaf architecture exhibits significant variability in size, with leaf lengths ranging from a minimum of 2 cm to a maximum of 5 cm, maintaining an average length of approximately 3.5 cm. Complementing this longitudinal dimension, the leaf width fluctuates between a minimum of 1 cm and a maximum of 2.6 cm, resulting in a mean width of 1.8 cm. These specific leaf metrics suggest a compact vegetative structure that optimizes light interception and gas exchange within its natural habitat, balancing surface area for metabolic processes with the structural integrity required for its physiological functions.

Leaf length max:

5 cm

Leaf length mean:

3.5 cm

Leaf length min:

2 cm

Leaf width max:

2.6 cm

Leaf width mean:

1.8 cm

Leaf width min:

1 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Centranthera grandiflora has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Chemicals

Centranthera grandiflora has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Acteoside, Azafrin, Catalpol.

Acteoside

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Azafrin

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Catalpol

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Preparations

Centranthera grandiflora has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include roots.

Roots

1. Journal of Asian natural products research