Cymbocarpum erythraeum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Anethum erythraeum

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae and the genus Cymbocarpum. Consequently, its scientific name is Cymbocarpum erythraeum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within certain regions of Western Asia and the Caucasus. In the Caucasus region, it can be found specifically throughout the Transcaucasus area. Moving into Western Asia, the species has a documented presence in Iran. It is also distributed across the territory of Türkiye within the same part of the continent. Consequently, its natural habitat is limited to these particular interconnected geographical zones.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Cymbocarpum erythraeum is characterized by its adaptation to rugged, high-altitude terrains, where it thrives across a broad elevational range that extends up to a maximum of 3000 m AMSL. This species is specifically found inhabiting mountains, where it colonizes shrubberies and stony places, suggesting a preference for well-drained, rocky substrates and open, sun-exposed microhabitats. Its ability to persist in these montane environments indicates a specialized tolerance for the unique climatic stressors and soil compositions typical of high-elevation shrublands and lithic landscapes.

Elevational range max:

3000 m AMSL

Habitat :

mountains, shrubberies, stony places

Life history

The life history of Cymbocarpum erythraeum is characterized by a variable lifecycle that can manifest as an annual, biennial, or perennial plant depending on environmental conditions and habitat stability. As a species that adapts its longevity to resource availability, its developmental stages transition from seed germination through various growth phases that allow it to persist in its specific ecological niche. This variability in its lifecycle suggests a flexible reproductive strategy, enabling the plant to complete its life cycle rapidly in transient conditions or establish long-term presence in more stable environments.

Lifecycle :

annual

Morphology

The morphology of Cymbocarpum erythraeum is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. The plant maintains a relatively low stature, with a height ranging from a minimum of 0.1 m to a maximum of 0.3 m. In terms of its structural development, the shoots exhibit an ascending orientation, contributing to its overall architectural habit.

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.3 m

Plant height min:

0.1 m

Shoot orientation :

ascending

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Cymbocarpum erythraeum is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering window that dictates its reproductive cycle. The plant initiates its flowering phase in July, marking the beginning of its reproductive activity for the season. This period of anthesis continues through the subsequent month, with the flowering process reaching its conclusion in August. Consequently, the reproductive availability of this species is concentrated within this mid-year timeframe.

Flowering time :

Jul

Flowering time :

Aug

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Cymbocarpum erythraeum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-Decenol, Fatty alcohols, Isoquercetin, RUTIN, aldehydes.

2-Decenol

1. Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Fatty alcohols

1. Natural product research

Isoquercetin

1. Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences

RUTIN

1. Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences

aldehydes

1. Natural product research

Medicinal Uses

Cymbocarpum erythraeum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Helicobacter pylori.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations