Cymbaria daurica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Cymbaria daurica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Orobanchaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Cymbaria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found across several specific regions within the vast territory of Siberia. Its distribution includes the mountainous areas of the Altai region. It is also widely documented throughout the Republic of Buryatia. Furthermore, the species can be located in the eastern part of Siberia within Chita. Finally, its range extends to the Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk regions.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Cymbariia daurica is characterized by its ability to thrive in diverse and often challenging terrains, ranging from high-altitude mountains to open steppe environments. It is frequently found colonizing stony places and sandy substrates, where it can withstand varying degrees of soil instability and nutrient fluctuations. This adaptability allows the species to occupy niche microhabitats within montane ecosystems, where it integrates into the sparse vegetation typical of rocky or sandy landscapes.

Habitat :

mountains, sand, steppe, stony places

Life history

The life history of Cymbaria daurica is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it does not complete its life cycle in a single year but instead establishes a lasting presence within its ecological niche, often developing robust root systems to support long-term survival. This longevity enables the plant to endure seasonal fluctuations and contribute to the stability of its habitat over extended periods. Throughout its life cycle, the plant undergoes distinct stages of vegetative growth and reproductive phases, ensuring continuous adaptation and the eventual dispersal of seeds to facilitate future generations.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Cymbaria daurica is characterized by its small stature and herbaceous structure, typically growing as a low-lying forb. It exhibits a non-woody consistency and functions as an independent organism, rather than a parasite. The plant's height is relatively diminutive, ranging from a minimum of 0.08 m to a maximum of 0.2 m. In terms of its ecological habit and substrate preference, it displays a versatile growth range that encompasses aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial environments.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.2 m

Plant height min:

0.08 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Cymbaria daurica is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency within its environment. Its vegetative structure features lanceolate leaf forms that provide a streamlined surface area for light interception. The leaves are characterized by an entire margin, lacking any serration or lobing, and the plant's morphology is notably devoid of defensive dermal structures, as it possesses no leaf thorns and no leaf spines.

Leaf form :

lanceolate

Leaf margin :

entire

Leaf spines :

no

Leaf thorns :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Cymbaria daurica is characterized by its sexual processes, specifically through bisexual flowers that contain both male and female reproductive organs. The flowering period for this species is seasonally defined, with the onset of blooming typically occurring in May. The flowering cycle continues through the early summer months, reaching its conclusion in July.

Flowering time :

May

Flowering time :

Jul

Reproduction sexual :

bisexual

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Cymbaria daurica has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cistanoside F, Echinacoside, Isoacteoside, Tricin, Vanillic acid.

Cistanoside F

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Echinacoside

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Isoacteoside

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Tricin

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Vanillic acid

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Verbascoside

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arenarioside

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Conditions

Cymbaria daurica has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include impetigo, pruritus, psoriasis.

Impetigo

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Pruritus

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Psoriasis

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Preparations

Cymbaria daurica has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethyl acetate extract, n-butanol extract, petroleum ether extract, water extract.

Ethyl acetate extract

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N-butanol extract

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Petroleum ether extract

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Water extract

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