Corydalis conspersa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Corydalis zambuii

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. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Papaveraceae and is specifically identified by the genus Corydalis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. Within China, its presence is documented in the South-Central and North-Central territories. It can also be found in the high-altitude landscapes of Qinghai and Tibet. Beyond the borders of China, the species extends into the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, it has been recorded growing within the mountainous terrain of Nepal.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Corydalis conspersa is defined by its specialized niche within high-altitude montane or alpine environments, where it thrives under specific altitudinal constraints. This species occupies a distinct vertical distribution, primarily found in rugged terrain at significant heights above sea level. Its ecological range is characterized by a minimum elevation of 4200 m AMSL, indicating a preference for high-mountain habitats. The species reaches its maximum ecological limit at 5700 m AMSL, representing the upper threshold of its environmental tolerance. On average, the plant maintains its presence at a mean elevation of 4950 m AMSL, suggesting that its optimal physiological conditions and reproductive success are most concentrated within this mid-to-high alpine belt.

Elevational range max:

5700 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

4950 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

4200 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Corydalis conspersa is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb and forb. As a self-supporting plant, it does not exhibit climbing tendencies. The specimen typically displays a relatively low stature, with plant heights ranging from a minimum of 0.05 m to a maximum of 0.3 m, maintaining an average height of approximately 0.175 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.3 m

Plant height mean:

0.175 m

Plant height min:

0.05 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Corydalis conspersa is characterized by the development of an inflorescence that typically measures between 0.02 m and 0.04 m in length. Following successful pollination, the plant produces fruits that exhibit highly consistent morphological dimensions. The resulting fruit maintains a uniform length of approximately 1 cm, with no variation observed between the minimum, mean, and maximum measurements. Similarly, the fruit width is remarkably stable, consistently measuring 0.4 cm across its minimum, mean, and maximum values.

Fruit length max:

1 cm

Fruit width max:

0.4 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.04 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.02 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Corydalis conspersa has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Acetylcorynoline, Bulbocapnine, Corynoline, Isocorydine, Palmatine.

Acetylcorynoline

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Bulbocapnine

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Corynoline

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Isocorydine

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Palmatine

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Scoulerine

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

protopine

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)