Cyclamen mirabile

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Cyclamen mirabile f. niveum
• Cyclamen cilicium subsp. mirabile

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, falling into the family Primulaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cyclamen.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant possesses a highly localized geographical distribution within the natural world. Specifically, its presence is documented within the region of Western Asia. Within this vast area, the species is found exclusively in the country of Türkiye. This limited range suggests that the plant may have very specific environmental requirements for survival. Consequently, its habitat remains concentrated in particular parts of the Turkish landscape.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Cyclamen mirabile is characterized by a specialized growth habit centered around a fleshy, tuberous rhizome that serves as the primary storage organ. The plant is fundamentally non-woody, exhibiting a herbaceous structure that emerges seasonally from the underground tuber. From this tuber, several long-petioled leaves arise, typically featuring a basal rosette arrangement; these leaves are generally ovate or cordate in shape, often displaying intricate patterns of silvery or pale markings on the adaxial surface. The inflorescence consists of solitary flowers borne on slender, upright scapes that emerge from the leaf axils. Each flower is zygomorphic, characterized by reflexed petals that curve backward, exposing the reproductive organs, and is typically colored in shades of pink or white. Following pollination, the plant develops a specialized fruiting stage where the pedicels coil tightly toward the ground, drawing the seed capsules close to the soil surface for protection and dispersal.

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Cyclamen mirabile has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cyclacoumin, Cyclamin, Cyclaminorin, Deglucocyclamin, Isocyclamin.

Cyclacoumin

1. Journal of natural products

Cyclamin

1. Journal of natural products

Cyclaminorin

1. Journal of natural products

Deglucocyclamin

1. Journal of natural products

Isocyclamin

1. Journal of natural products

Mirabilin

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Cyclamen mirabile has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.

Antimicrobial

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Cyclamen mirabile has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include tubers.

Tubers

1. Journal of natural products