Colquhounia elegans
Colquhounia elegans · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Colquhounia elegans, is a resilient perennial shrub native to the high-altitude regions of South America. Often admired for its striking, bell-shaped flowers, this plant holds significant potential in ethnobotanical studies. Research continues to explore its unique bioactive compounds for various traditional and modern medicinal applications.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Colquhounia elegansDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several key regions across Asia. In China, it is specifically found within the South-Central territories. Its presence extends to the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be located in Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout Indo-China, inhabiting the countries of Cambodia and Laos. Finally, its range includes the mountainous landscapes of Myanmar.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Life history
The life history of Colquhounia elegans is characterized by its distinct growth habit and structural classification within its ecological niche. As a perennial species, its biological strategy is defined by its life form, manifesting primarily as a phanerophyte, where the majority of its vegetative biomass is held above the ground on visible stems. Within this classification, it also exhibits characteristics of a nanophanerophyte, indicating that while it maintains woody or semi-woody structures, its height is relatively modest compared to larger phanerophytes. This developmental strategy allows the plant to persist through seasonal changes by utilizing its elevated stem structure to navigate its specific habitat, balancing the resource allocation between long-term structural stability and seasonal reproductive output.
- Life form :
- nanophanerophyte
- Life form :
- phanerophyte
Morphology
The morphology of Colquhounia elegans is characterized by its woody growth habit and its specific structural orientation within its habitat. As a woody plant, it possesses a firm, lignified stem structure that provides necessary support for its development. Regarding its climbing mechanism, the species is classified as a self-supporting climber, meaning it does not rely on external structures to ascend but rather maintains its own upright or spreading posture. Furthermore, it is an independent organism that does not exhibit parasitic behavior, functioning as a non-parasite throughout its lifecycle. In terms of its ecological positioning, the plant is strictly terrestrial rather than epiphytic, establishing its root system and growth directly within the soil of its natural environment.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Parasite :
- independent
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Colquhounia elegans 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.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Organic letters
Preparations
Colquhounia elegans has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include root.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Organic letters