Corydalis impatiens

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Corydalis sibirica subsp. impatiens
• Fumaria impatiens
• Corydalis impatiens var. minima
• Corydalis sibirica var. impatiens

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is categorized within the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Finally, its taxonomic classification is completed at the genus level as Corydalis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions in Northern Asia. Within the vast territory of Siberia, it can be found growing in Buryatiya, Chitá, and Irkutsk. Additionally, the species extends its range into the southern Siberian region of Tuva. Beyond the Russian borders, its habitat also encompasses parts of China, specifically within Inner Mongolia. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Corydalis impatiens.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Corydalis impatiens is defined by its specific environmental niches and altitudinal preferences. This species is primarily found within diverse terrestrial environments, including cut-over forests, intact forests, and areas proximal to rivers. Its distribution is characterized by a highly specific elevational profile, occurring at a consistent altitude with a minimum, mean, and maximum elevation of 1700 m AMSL. This narrow elevational range suggests a specialized adaptation to the particular climatic and soil conditions found at this height within its forest and riparian habitats.

Elevational range max:

1700 m AMSL

Habitat :

cut-over forest, forest, rivers

Life history

The life history of Corydalis impatiens is characterized by its status as an annual plant, meaning it completes its entire developmental cycle—from seed germination to flowering and seed production—within a single growing season. As an annual species, it does not possess long-term underground storage organs like rhizomes to survive through dormant periods; instead, it relies entirely on the successful production and dispersal of seeds to ensure the continuity of the next generation. The cycle typically begins in the spring when favorable moisture and temperature conditions trigger germination. During the vegetative stage, the plant focuses on developing its foliage to maximize photosynthetic capacity. This is followed by a reproductive phase where it produces characteristic flowers and eventually matures its seeds. Once the seeds are dispersed, the parent plant senesces and dies, leaving the seasonal population to persist through the seed bank until the following year's growing season.

Lifecycle :

annual

Morphology

The morphology of Corydalis impatiens 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 and functions as an independent organism, rather than a parasite. In terms of stature, the plant typically reaches a mean height of 0.425 m, with individual specimens ranging from a minimum height of 0.2 m to a maximum height of 0.65 m. Although it can exist in various moisture levels, its primary habitat is characterized as terrestrial.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.65 m

Plant height mean:

0.425 m

Plant height min:

0.2 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Corydalis impatiens is characterized by bisexual flowers that facilitate sexual reproduction. The flowering period typically begins in May and concludes in June. During this stage, the plant produces an inflorescence with a length ranging from a minimum of 0.025 m to a maximum of 0.14 m. Following pollination, the plant develops fruit that exhibits specific morphological dimensions; the fruit length varies from a minimum of 1 cm to a maximum of 1.2 cm, with an average length of 1.1 cm. Regarding the fruit's width, the measurements are highly consistent, maintaining a minimum, mean, and maximum width of 0.2 cm.

Flowering time :

May

Flowering time :

Jun

Fruit length max:

1.2 cm

Fruit length mean:

1.1 cm

Fruit length min:

1 cm

Fruit width max:

0.2 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.14 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.025 m

Reproduction sexual :

bisexual

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Corydalis impatiens has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Chemicals

Corydalis impatiens has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include N-Methylactinodaphnine, Ochotensimine, Ochotensine, Ochrobirine.

N-Methylactinodaphnine

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Ochotensimine

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Ochotensine

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Ochrobirine

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Conditions

Corydalis impatiens has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammation, pain.

Inflammation

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Pain

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Preparations

Corydalis impatiens has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include roots.

Roots

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials