Changium smyrnioides

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Conopodium smyrnioides

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Changium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Changium smyrnioides, exhibits a specific range within East Asia. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the borders of China. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the South-Central regions of the country. Additionally, its distribution extends into the Southeast parts of China. These distinct areas define the known geographical footprint of this medicinal species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Changium smyrnioides is characterized by its nature as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. This long-lived life cycle enables the species to establish stable populations within its habitat, as it does not rely on a single reproductive event to complete its biological objectives. Unlike annuals that perish after one season or biennials that follow a two-year cycle, this perennial habit provides the plant with the capacity for continuous vegetative growth and repeated reproductive efforts over several years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Changium smyrnioides is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically classified as a forb. This botanical structure indicates a lack of permanent woody tissue, resulting in a soft-stemmed habit typical of herbaceous plants.

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Changium smyrnioides is characterized by the production of small fruits that exhibit specific morphological dimensions. The fruit length of this species varies slightly, with a recorded minimum length of 0.2 cm and a maximum length reaching up to 0.3 cm, resulting in an average fruit length of 0.25 cm. Following the development of these fruits, the plant produces seeds that serve as the primary unit for propagation. These seeds possess a mean mass of 0.0413 g, providing the necessary biological material for the continuation of the species through subsequent growth cycles.

Fruit length max:

0.3 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.25 cm

Fruit length min:

0.2 cm

Seed mass mean:

0.0413 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Changium smyrnioides has 2 reported plant parts identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, leaf.

Root

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
3. Pharmaceutical biology
4. Journal of Zhejiang University. Science

Leaf

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Chemicals

Changium smyrnioides has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Polysaccharide, choline, mannitol, 5-hydroxy-8-methoxypsoralen, AMYLOSE.

Polysaccharide

1. Pharmaceutical biology
2. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

choline

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
2. Pharmaceutical biology

mannitol

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
2. Pharmaceutical biology

5-hydroxy-8-methoxypsoralen

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

AMYLOSE

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

BETA-SITOSTEROL

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

Bergapten

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Bergaptol

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Daucosterol

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

Essential amino acids

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Changium smyrnioides has 1 reported preparations identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include suspension cells.

Suspension cells

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica