Cynoglossum clandestinum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Cynoglossum fulvum
• Cynoglossum tomentosum
• Cynoglossum clandestinum var. fallax

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cynoglossum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several distinct regions. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is documented in Portugal, Spain, and the island of Sardegna. Its distribution extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically within the territory of Sicilia. Furthermore, the species can be found across the Mediterranean in Northern Africa, particularly in Algeria. Collectively, these locations highlight its preference for the coastal and Mediterranean climates of these areas.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Cynoglossum clandestinum is characterized by a biennial lifecycle, meaning it typically completes its biological processes over a period of two years. In terms of its structural growth and survival strategy, the plant is classified as a hemicryptophyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located at the soil surface, protected by residual plant matter or leaf litter. This hemicryptophytic habit allows the species to persist through unfavorable seasons while maintaining its ability to regenerate during optimal growing conditions.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

biennial

Morphology

The morphology of Cynoglossum clandestinum is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a predominantly non-woody structure. It functions as a clambering plant, possessing the capacity to be self-supporting through its growth habit, which can be described as a liana or a vine. This climbing mechanism allows the plant to navigate its environment effectively, utilizing its flexible, non-woody stems to ascend or spread across surrounding vegetation.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Cynoglossum clandestinum 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 leaf.

Leaf

1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Chemicals

Cynoglossum clandestinum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Trachelanthamine.

Trachelanthamine

1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Activities

Cynoglossum clandestinum has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Carcinogenic, Hepatotoxic.

Carcinogenic

1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Hepatotoxic

1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Preparations