Corydalis decumbens

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Corydalis decumbens f. albescens
• Capnoides decumbens
• Corydalis edulioides var. haimensis
• Corydalis decumbens lusus albescens
• Pistolochia decumbens
• Corydalis kelungensis
• Fumaria decumbens
• Corydalis edulioides
• Corydalis gracilipes
• Corydalis amabilis
• Corydalis decumbens var. zhujiensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it is a member of the Papaveraceae family. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Corydalis, which includes the species Corydalis decumbens.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution pattern across various regions of East Asia. Within China, its presence is widespread, spanning from the South-Central provinces to the North-Central areas. It can also be found growing throughout the Southeast part of the country. Moving beyond mainland China, the species extends its range into the island nation of Japan. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the Korean Peninsula, completing its presence in Eastern Asia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Corydalis decumbens is characterized by its specific distribution across low-altitude terrains, where it occupies a defined vertical niche within its habitat. This species is primarily found at relatively low elevations, maintaining a mean elevational range of approximately 190 m AMSL. Its ecological presence spans from a minimum altitude of 80 m AMSL to a maximum elevation of 300 m AMSL, suggesting that the plant is adapted to the environmental conditions, moisture levels, and temperature profiles typical of these lower-lying topographical zones.

Elevational range max:

300 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

190 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

80 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Corydalis decumbens is characterized by its growth form as a herbaceous plant, meaning it lacks a persistent stem above ground. In terms of its structural composition, the species is strictly non-woody, possessing soft, succulent stems that do not develop secondary xylem or permanent bark. This herbaceous, non-woody nature allows the plant to complete its life cycle within a single growing season, typically emerging from underground rhizomes to produce delicate foliage and specialized reproductive structures.

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Corydalis decumbens is centered around the development of its specialized fruiting bodies, which serve as the primary mechanism for seed dispersal. The botanical characteristics of the fruit demonstrate a specific range of morphological dimensions essential for its reproductive success. Based on empirical data, the fruit length of this species exhibits measurable variability, with a mean length of 1.55 cm. The dimensions of the fruit are distributed across a defined spectrum, ranging from a minimum length of 1.3 cm to a maximum length of 1.8 cm. This controlled variation in fruit size is a key component of the plant's life cycle, ensuring the successful maturation and eventual release of seeds to facilitate the next generation.

Fruit length max:

1.8 cm

Fruit length mean:

1.55 cm

Fruit length min:

1.3 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Corydalis decumbens has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include protopine, tetrahydropalmatine, Magnoflorine, Palmatine hydrochloride, bicuculline.

protopine

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

tetrahydropalmatine

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

Magnoflorine

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Palmatine hydrochloride

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

bicuculline

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

Activities

Corydalis decumbens has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antithrombotic.

Antithrombotic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Corydalis decumbens has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Thrombosis, cardiovascular disease, ischemic stroke, platelet aggregation.

Thrombosis

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Cardiovascular disease

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ischemic stroke

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Platelet aggregation

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Corydalis decumbens has 7 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CDE, Ethanol extract, extract of Corydalis decumbens (CDE), protopine (PRO), tetrahydropalmatine (TET).

Cde

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Ethanol extract

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Extract of corydalis decumbens (cde)

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Protopine (pro)

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Tetrahydropalmatine (tet)

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Total alkaloids (ta)

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Total extract (te)

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology