dense-fruit dittany

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• dense-fruit dittany
• Burning-bush

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Dictamnus fraxinella f. dasycarpus
• Dictamnus albus subsp. dasycarpus
• Dictamnus albus var. kansuensis
• Dictamnus albus var. dasycarpus

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. Its scientific identity is further refined by its placement within the genus Dictamnus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Northern and Eastern Asia. In the vast expanse of Siberia, its presence is specifically noted in the Chita region. The species also inhabits the Russian Far East, spanning the territories of Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye. Moving southward, its range extends into the diverse landscapes of China. Specifically, it can be found within the South-Central region of China.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Dictamnus dasycarpus is characterized by its preference for diverse and rugged terrains, where it typically thrives within forest ecosystems, mountainous regions, and dense shrubberies. In these environments, the plant finds stability in the varied microclimates provided by the interplay of canopy cover and open light gaps. Its presence in mountainous areas suggests an ability to tolerate fluctuations in temperature and varying elevations, while its affinity for shrubberies indicates a niche in transitional zones where woody vegetation provides necessary structural support and protection. The integration of this species into forest and shrubland habitats allows it to benefit from the complex soil compositions and moisture retention levels found in these ecologically rich settings.

Habitat :

forest, mountains, shrubberies

Life history

The life history of Dictamnus dasycarpus is characterized by its nature as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a long-lived species, it establishes a stable presence in its habitat, often navigating variable environmental conditions through its enduring life cycle. This perennial growth habit enables the plant to invest resources into robust root systems and structural development over several years, rather than completing its cycle within a single season like annuals or biennials. Through this extended life history, the plant can undergo repeated cycles of vegetative growth and flowering, contributing to its long-term survival and reproductive success within its ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Dictamnus dasycarpus is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically categorized as a forb. This plant is primarily terrestrial in its habitat, avoiding aquatic or semiaquatic environments. It exhibits a relatively low stature, with a plant height ranging from a minimum of 0.35 m to a maximum of 0.8 m. Structurally, the plant is non-woody and functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies toward other species.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.8 m

Plant height min:

0.35 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Dictamnus dasycarpus is characterized by its sexual reproductive mode, as the plant possesses bisexual flowers, allowing for both male and female reproductive functions within the same flower. The flowering period is relatively concentrated during the early summer months, with the flowering process typically starting in June and concluding in July. While the timing can be variable depending on environmental conditions, this specific seasonal window marks the peak period for pollination and the subsequent stages of its reproductive cycle.

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Jul

Reproduction sexual :

bisexual

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Dictamnus dasycarpus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Journal of natural products
2. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
3. BMC plant biology
4. Chemistry & biodiversity
5. Planta medica

Chemicals

Dictamnus dasycarpus has 45 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Fraxinellone, Dictamnine, Obacunone, Fraxinellonone, BETA-SITOSTEROL.

Fraxinellone

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
2. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
3. Journal of natural products
4. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
5. Frontiers in chemistry

Dictamnine

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
2. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
3. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
4. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Obacunone

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
2. Journal of natural products
3. Planta medica
4. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Fraxinellonone

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
2. Journal of natural products
3. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
2. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Limonin

1. Journal of natural products
2. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Rutaevin

1. Journal of natural products
2. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

1,3,4,5,6,7-Hexahydro-2H-inden-2-one

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

3,9-Dimethyltricyclo[4.2.1.1(2,5)]dec-3-en-9-ol

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

3beta-hydroxy-cholesta-5-ene

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Activities

Dictamnus dasycarpus has 1 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.

Antimicrobial

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Medicinal Uses

Dictamnus dasycarpus has 21 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include jaundice, rheumatism, skin diseases, Clonorchis sinensis, allergic contact dermatitis.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations