Conioselinum smithii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Tilingia jeholensis
• Ligusticum smithii
• Ligusticum jeholense var. tenuisectum
• Cnidium jeholense
• Conioselinum jeholense
• Ligusticum jeholense

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. It is classified within the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Conioselinum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is geographically distributed across several specific regions in East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is noted within the Primorye territory. Its range extends significantly into China, where it can be found in Inner Mongolia. Additionally, the species inhabits the Manchuria region of China. Finally, its distribution includes the China North-Central area.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Conioselinum smithii is characterized by its specific distribution within high-altitude montane environments, where it thrives across a distinct vertical gradient. This species is predominantly found in mountainous regions, occupying an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 1250 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 2500 m AMSL. Within this altitudinal span, the plant maintains an optimal presence at a mean elevation of approximately 1875 m AMSL, suggesting a preference for the specific climatic conditions, such as temperature regimes and moisture availability, typical of mid-to-high montane ecosystems.

Elevational range max:

2500 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1875 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1250 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Conioselinum smithii is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it does not complete its entire life cycle within a single year but instead develops robust root systems that support regrowth and survival over extended periods. This perennial nature enables the plant to establish itself within its ecological niche, often returning annually to flower and produce seeds, thereby ensuring its long-term presence in the environment. Through this cyclic process of seasonal growth and dormancy, the plant manages its energy reserves to support continuous development and reproductive success across successive years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Conioselinum smithii is characterized by its non-woody structure, which defines its herbaceous growth habit. The plant exhibits a variable stature, typically reaching a mean height of 0.55 m. Its vertical growth is bounded by a minimum height of 0.3 m and can extend to a maximum height of 0.8 m.

Plant height max:

0.8 m

Plant height mean:

0.55 m

Plant height min:

0.3 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Conioselinum smithii is characterized by its specific inflorescence and fruit morphology. The plant produces an inflorescence that varies in length, ranging from a minimum of 0.03 m to a maximum of 0.07 m. Following pollination, the development of the fruit follows distinct dimensional patterns; the fruit length typically measures between 0.3 cm and 0.4 cm, with an average length of 0.35 cm. Regarding the fruit width, the dimensions range from a minimum of 0.2 cm to a maximum of 0.25 cm, resulting in a mean fruit width of 0.225 cm.

Fruit length max:

0.4 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.35 cm

Fruit length min:

0.3 cm

Fruit width max:

0.25 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.225 cm

Fruit width min:

0.2 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.07 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.03 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Conioselinum smithii has 2 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 root, leaf.

Root

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Leaf

1. Frontiers in plant science

Chemicals

Conioselinum smithii has 23 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ferulic acid, (E)-Ligustilide, 5-Pentylcyclohexa-1,3-diene, BETA-SITOSTEROL, CHLOROGENIC ACID.

ferulic acid

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
2. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

(E)-Ligustilide

1. Frontiers in plant science

5-Pentylcyclohexa-1,3-diene

1. Frontiers in plant science

BETA-SITOSTEROL

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

CHLOROGENIC ACID

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

Coniferyl ferulate

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

Cryptochlorogenic acid

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

Fatty acids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Flavonoids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Conioselinum smithii has 5 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antioxidant.

Analgesic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antibacterial

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Anticancer

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antifungal

1. Food chemistry

Antioxidant

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Conioselinum smithii has 4 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include EtOH extracts, LEO@ZIF-8, Ligusticum jeholense essential oil, free LEO.

Etoh extracts

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

Leo@zif-8

1. Food chemistry

Ligusticum jeholense essential oil

1. Food chemistry

Free leo

1. Food chemistry