Corydalis bungeana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Capnoides bungeana
• Corydalis bungeana var. odontopetala

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Corydalis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across parts of East Asia. Within the Russian Far East, its presence is documented in the Amur and Khabarovsk regions. It can also be found inhabiting the areas of Primorye and Sakalin. Furthermore, its range extends into China, specifically within the Inner Mongolia region. These locations define the primary geographical boundaries where this medicinal species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Corydalis bungeanana is characterized by a highly specific altitudinal distribution within its native habitat. This species is strictly associated with a narrow elevational range, occurring consistently at an altitude of 1500 m AMSL. This precise ecological niche is defined by a minimum elevation of 1500 m AMSL, a maximum elevation of 1500 m AMSL, and a mean elevation of 1500 m AMSL, suggesting that the plant is specialized to the specific climatic and environmental conditions found at this exact height above mean sea level.

Elevational range max:

1500 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Corydalis bungeanana is characterized by a biennial lifecycle, although it can exhibit variable growth patterns depending on environmental conditions. During its initial phase, the plant focuses on vegetative development, establishing a robust root system and developing foliage to accumulate necessary energy reserves. As it transitions through its life stages, it undergoes a reproductive phase where it produces distinctive flowering structures before eventually completing its cycle. This developmental progression from a vegetative state to a reproductive one is central to its survival and propagation within its natural habitat.

Lifecycle :

biennial

Morphology

The morphology of Corydalis bungeanana is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically classified as a forb. As a terrestrial species, it is neither aquatic nor an epiphyte, and it functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite. The plant is self-supporting and does not exhibit climbing habits such as a vine or liana. In terms of stature, it is a relatively small plant with a height that typically ranges from a minimum of 0.1 m to a maximum of 0.5 m, maintaining a mean height of approximately 0.3 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.5 m

Plant height mean:

0.3 m

Plant height min:

0.1 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Corydalis bungiana is characterized by its specialized metabolic processes and carbon fixation strategies, most notably its utilization of the C3 photosynthetic pathway. As a C3 plant, it fixes atmospheric carbon dioxide through the Calvin cycle, where the enzyme RuBisCO catalyzes the initial carboxylation of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate to produce 3-phosphoglycerate. This process occurs primarily within the mesophyll cells, supporting the plant's growth and the biosynthesis of its complex secondary metabolites, including various isoquinoline alkaloids. The physiological efficiency of this carbon fixation mechanism is closely tied to the plant's environmental adaptations, influencing its transpiration rates and water-use efficiency within its specific ecological niche.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Corydalis bunganea is characterized by the development of specialized inflorescences and fruit structures that facilitate its life cycle. The plant produces inflorescences that vary in size, with lengths ranging from a minimum of 0.01 m to a maximum of 0.06 m. Following successful pollination, the plant develops elongated fruits that exhibit specific morphological dimensions. These fruits typically possess a mean length of 1.75 cm, though they can range from a minimum of 1.5 cm to a maximum of 2 cm in length. In terms of thickness, the fruit width maintains a relatively narrow profile, with a mean width of 0.45 cm, varying between a minimum of 0.4 cm and a maximum of 0.5 cm.

Fruit length max:

2 cm

Fruit length mean:

1.75 cm

Fruit length min:

1.5 cm

Fruit width max:

0.5 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.45 cm

Fruit width min:

0.4 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.06 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.01 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Corydalis bungeana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Acetylcorynoline, Corynoline, DL-Tetrahydropalmatine.

Acetylcorynoline

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

Corynoline

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

DL-Tetrahydropalmatine

1. Planta medica

Conditions

Corydalis bungeana has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas syringae.

Bacillus subtilis

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Pseudomonas syringae

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Preparations

Corydalis bungeana has 8 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include A Ga Ri-35, Li Dan Ba Wei San, Yi He Ha Ri-12, aqueous methanol extracts, ethanolic extract.

A ga ri-35

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

Li dan ba wei san

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

Yi he ha ri-12

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

Aqueous methanol extracts

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Ethanolic extract

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

Ethyl acetate extracts

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Methanol extracts

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Petroleum ether extracts

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR