Coriaria myrtifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across several regions within the Mediterranean basin. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is documented across Spain and Portugal. It is also found within the Balearic Islands as part of its western range. Furthermore, the species extends into France to complete its Western European coverage. Finally, its distribution reaches into Southeastern Europe, specifically within Greece.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Coriaria myrtifolia is characterized by its distinct growth patterns and structural classifications within its ecological niche. Depending on the specific environmental conditions and the development of its woody framework, this species can manifest under different life form strategies. It is primarily categorized as a phanerophyte, where its elevating shoots and buds are borne well above the ground, allowing it to establish a more prominent physical presence in its habitat. However, under certain environmental pressures or specific growth stages, its life history may also align with the traits of a nanophanerophyte, representing a transition in height and structural complexity. This flexibility in its life form allows the plant to adapt to varying degrees of exposure and resource availability during its life cycle.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Coriaria myrtifolia is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically categorized as a shrub. It is a self-supporting plant that does not function as a climber, liana, or vine, nor does it exhibit obligatory or facultative climbing behaviors. As a terrestrial species, it is neither aquatic nor semiaquatic, and it does not exist as an epiphyte. Furthermore, the plant is an independent organism, lacking any parasitic tendencies.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Coriaria myrtifolia is characterized by its reliance on the C3 photosynthetic pathway, a metabolic process where carbon dioxide is fixed directly into a three-carbon compound during the first step of the Calvin cycle. This pathway indicates that the plant utilizes standard enzymatic carbon fixation via RuBisCO, typically optimized for environments where water availability allows for open stomata during daylight hours. The metabolic efficiency of this species is closely tied to its transpiration rates and the regulation of its stomatal conductance to balance gas exchange with moisture retention. Furthermore, its physiological framework supports the complex secondary metabolic processes required for the synthesis of specific bioactive compounds, which are integrated into its cellular architecture through standard aerobic respiration and nutrient assimilation protocols.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Coriaria myrtifolia is characterized by the production of seeds that exhibit a notable range of morphological dimensions. The seed mass within this species displays significant variability, with a recorded minimum mass of 0.01065 g and a maximum mass reaching up to 0.10192 g. When considering the population as a whole, the seed mass mean is calculated at 0.056285 g, reflecting the diverse distribution of reproductive output essential for the species' dispersal and establishment.

Seed mass max:

0.10192 g

Seed mass mean:

0.056285 g

Seed mass min:

0.01065 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Coriaria myrtifolia has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coriamyrtine, Coriarin, EO, Gallic acid, Tannin.

Coriamyrtine

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Coriarin

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EO

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Gallic acid

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Tannin

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ellagic acid

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pyrogallol

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quercetin

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resin

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sucrose

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Activities

Coriaria myrtifolia has 228 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 11B-HSD-Inhibitor, 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor, ATPase-Inhibitor, Abortifacient.

11B-HSD-Inhibitor

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5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor

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ACE-Inhibitor

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ATPase-Inhibitor

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Abortifacient

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Aggregant

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Aldehyde-Oxidase-Inhibitor

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Allelochemic

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Allergenic

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