Corydalis crispa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

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

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution primarily focused within high-altitude Asian regions. In China, its presence is notably documented within the Tibet region. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found throughout the East Himalaya. These locations suggest that the plant thrives in mountainous environments characteristic of these areas. Consequently, its natural habitat is limited to these distinct ecological zones.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Corydalis crispa is characterized by its specialized adaptation to high-altitude alpine environments, where it thrives within a specific vertical distribution. This plant occupies a distinct elevational niche, typically found at altitudes ranging from a minimum of 3300 m AMSL to a maximum of 5100 m AMSL. Throughout its natural habitat, the species maintains a mean elevation of approximately 4300 m AMSL, suggesting a preference for the harsh, high-mountain climatic conditions prevalent in these upper reaches.

Elevational range max:

5100 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

4300 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

3300 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Corydalis crispa is characterized by its status as a perennial herb, allowing it to persist in its environment through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial, the plant typically completes its vegetative growth during the warmer months, utilizing underground structures to survive dormant periods. Its lifecycle involves a seasonal rhythm where it emerges from the soil to produce specialized foliage and reproductive structures, eventually retreating to its perennial base to await the next favorable growing cycle.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Corydalis crispa is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb and forb. As a terrestrial plant, it grows in a self-supporting manner without the need for climbing structures. The plant exhibits a relatively modest stature, with its height typically ranging from a minimum of 0.2 m to a maximum of 0.5 m, maintaining an average plant height of approximately 0.35 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.5 m

Plant height mean:

0.35 m

Plant height min:

0.2 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Corydalis crispa is characterized by specific morphological dimensions of its foliage, which play a critical role in its photosynthetic capacity and environmental adaptation. The leaf length exhibits measurable variability within the species, maintaining a mean length of 4.4 cm. This developmental range is bounded by a minimum leaf length of 3.8 cm and reaches a maximum leaf length of 5 cm. These structural parameters reflect the plant's physiological investment in surface area for light interception and gas exchange, essential for its metabolic processes and overall growth vigor.

Leaf length max:

5 cm

Leaf length mean:

4.4 cm

Leaf length min:

3.8 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Corydalis crispa is characterized by the development of an inflorescence that typically measures between 0.04 m and 0.06 m in length. Following pollination, the plant produces capsule-like fruits that exhibit specific morphological dimensions. The fruit length varies, with a minimum measurement of 0.5 cm, a mean of 0.6 cm, and a maximum reaching up to 0.7 cm. In terms of fruit width, the dimensions remain highly consistent and uniform, with a minimum, mean, and maximum all measuring 0.2 cm.

Fruit length max:

0.7 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.6 cm

Fruit length min:

0.5 cm

Fruit width max:

0.2 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.06 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.04 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Corydalis crispa has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 13-Oxocryptopine, 14-O-acetylneoline, Bergapten, Coreximine, Isomyristicin.

13-Oxocryptopine

1. Natural product communications

14-O-acetylneoline

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Bergapten

1. Scientific reports

Coreximine

1. Natural product communications

Isomyristicin

1. Scientific reports

Linalool oxide acetate

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Ochrobirine

1. Natural product communications

Pseudaconitine

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Rheagenine

1. Natural product communications

Sibiricine

1. Natural product communications

Conditions

Corydalis crispa has 7 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammation, Schistosomiasis, autoimmunity, cancer, infectious diseases.

Inflammation

1. Frontiers in pharmacology
2. Natural product communications

Schistosomiasis

1. Scientific reports

Autoimmunity

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Cancer

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Infectious diseases

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Pain

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Trichuriasis

1. Scientific reports

Preparations

Corydalis crispa has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Crude extracts, crude extracts.

Crude extracts

1. Natural product communications

Crude extracts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology