Cyanthus lobatus

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Cyanthus lobatus

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Cyananthus hayanus
• Cyananthus lobatus f. albiflorus
• Cyananthus lobatus var. farreri
• Cyananthus farreri

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Cyananthus lobatus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Campanulaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Cyananthus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found throughout the South-Central areas as well as in the Tibet region. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is noted in the state of Assam. It also inhabits parts of Bangladesh, extending its reach across that territory. Finally, the species is commonly documented within the East Himalaya region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Cyananthus lobatus is defined by its specialized niche within high-altitude montane environments, where it thrives across a distinct vertical gradient. This species is typically found inhabiting rocky substrates and crevices in alpine or sub-alpine zones, maintaining a specific elevational range that spans from a minimum of 2800 m AMSL to a maximum of 4900 m AMSL. Its presence within these high-elevation belts suggests an adaptation to cool temperatures, intense ultraviolet radiation, and the specific moisture regimes characteristic of high-mountain terrains. By occupying this broad altitudinal spectrum, the plant demonstrates a resilient ecological capacity to persist in various microclimates within the upper reaches of its mountain habitat.

Elevational range max:

4900 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

2800 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Cyananthus lobatus is characterized by its classification as a hemicryptophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, often protected by leaf litter or substrate. Within this botanical framework, it exhibits specific life form dynamics consistent with being a hemicryptophyte, which allows it to survive seasonal variations by maintaining its vital reproductive and vegetative structures at the ground level. This life history strategy is particularly well-suited to its specialized ecological niche, where it manages its life cycle through the seasonal emergence of foliage from these protected buds. As a hemicryptophyte, the plant balances the ability to perennialize through underground or surface-level bud protection while navigating the environmental stresses of its specific habitat.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Cyananthus lobatus is characterized by its growth form as a herb, which lacks any significant woodiness and is classified as a non-woody plant. It functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies, and maintains a terrestrial lifestyle rather than being an epiphyte. In terms of its structural habit, the plant acts as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its own structure to navigate its environment.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Cyananthus lobatus has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hexadecanoic acid, Massoia lactone, NONADECANOL, NONANAL, PENTACOSANE.

Hexadecanoic acid

1. Natural product research

Massoia lactone

1. Natural product research

NONADECANOL

1. Natural product research

NONANAL

1. Natural product research

PENTACOSANE

1. Natural product research

non-3-en-2-one

1. Natural product research