Corydalis balansae

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Corydalis ecalcarata
• Corydalis nokoensis
• Corydalis orthocarpa
• Corydalis formosana
• Corydalis cavaleriei
• Corydalis omphalocarpa
• Corydalis pseudotomentella
• Corydalis lofouensis
• Corydalis racemosa var. ecalcarata
• Corydalis taitoensis
• Corydalis tashiroi

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it falls under the family Papaveraceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Corydalis, which includes the species Corydalis balansae.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across several diverse regions within China, including South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast areas. Beyond the Chinese mainland, its natural range extends into the broader Eastern Asia region. Specifically, it can be found growing in the islands of Japan. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the Nansei-shoto island chain. Together, these locations define the specific geographical footprint of Corydalis balansae.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Corydalis balansae is defined by its specific altitudinal distribution within its native habitat. This species thrives within a distinct elevational gradient, typically occurring at altitudes ranging from a minimum of 200 m AMSL to a maximum of 700 m AMSL. On average, the plant is most commonly found at a mean elevation of approximately 450 m AMSL, indicating a preference for lower to mid-altitude terrain.

Elevational range max:

700 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

450 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

200 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Corydalis balansae is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically classified as a forb. It is a self-supporting plant that does not exhibit climbing behavior. In terms of stature, the plant maintains a relatively low profile, with a height that typically ranges from a minimum of 0.3 m to a maximum of 0.5 m, resulting in an average plant height of approximately 0.425 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.5 m

Plant height mean:

0.425 m

Plant height min:

0.3 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Corydalis balansae is characterized by distinct morphological dimensions regarding its foliage, which plays a critical role in its photosynthetic capacity and resource acquisition. The development of its leaves exhibits significant variability, with leaf length ranging from a minimum of 15 cm to a maximum of 30 cm. Across observed specimens, the leaf length maintains a mean value of 21.25 cm, reflecting a standardized growth pattern within its biological niche. This specific range of leaf size influences the plant's transpiration rates and its ability to capture light energy, contributing to the overall metabolic efficiency of the species.

Leaf length max:

30 cm

Leaf length mean:

21.25 cm

Leaf length min:

15 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Corydalis balansae is characterized by its distinct floral and fruit morphology. The flowering stage features blossoms that typically reach a minimum length of 1.7 cm, with a maximum length extending up to 2 cm. Following successful pollination, the plant develops fruit structures that exhibit measurable variation in dimensions. The fruit length varies from a minimum of 2 cm to a maximum of 3 cm, with an observed mean length of 2.5 cm. In terms of girth, the fruit width ranges from a minimum of 0.3 cm to a maximum of 0.4 cm, maintaining an average width of approximately 0.35 cm throughout its development.

Flower length max:

2 cm

Flower length min:

1.7 cm

Fruit length max:

3 cm

Fruit length mean:

2.5 cm

Fruit length min:

2 cm

Fruit width max:

0.4 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.35 cm

Fruit width min:

0.3 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Corydalis balansae has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-cis-Corydalmine N-oxide, (-)-trans-Corydalmine N-oxide, (-)-trans-Isocorypalmine N-oxide, 6-Methoxydihydrosanguinarine, Corydalmine.

(-)-cis-Corydalmine N-oxide

1. Planta medica

(-)-trans-Corydalmine N-oxide

1. Planta medica

(-)-trans-Isocorypalmine N-oxide

1. Planta medica

6-Methoxydihydrosanguinarine

1. Planta medica

Corydalmine

1. Planta medica

Norjuziphine

1. Planta medica

Oxysanguinarine

1. Planta medica

Scoulerine

1. Planta medica

protopine

1. Planta medica