Elsholtzia blanda

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Aphanochilus blandus
• Perilla elata

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 Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Elsholtzia. As a member of this specific lineage, Elsholtzia blanda represents a distinct botanical entity within its taxonomic hierarchy.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it is primarily found in the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it thrives in the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is commonly documented throughout Bangladesh. Finally, it can be located within the diverse ecosystems of the East Himalaya.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Elsholtzia blanda is characterized by its adaptation to diverse montane environments, where it primarily thrives within specific altitudinal gradients. This species is typically found inhabiting mid-to-high elevation zones, occupying an elevational range that extends from a minimum of 800 m AMSL to a maximum of 2500 m AMSL. Within these ranges, it often integrates into temperate deciduous forest ecosystems, playing a role in the canopy structure and contributing to the local biodiversity of mountain slopes. The plant's distribution is closely tied to these elevational constraints, which influence the temperature regimes and moisture availability necessary for its growth and seasonal phenology.

Elevational range max:

2500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

800 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Elsholtzia blanda is characterized by its development as a woody perennial, specifically categorized under the life forms of phanerophyte and chamaephyte. As a phanerophyte, the plant typically maintains its photosynthetic buds high above the ground on perennial woody stems, allowing it to dominate the forest canopy and withstand seasonal environmental shifts. In certain developmental stages or specific ecological niches where growth may be suppressed or stunted, it can exhibit chamaephyte characteristics, where the buds are located close to the soil surface. This dual potential in its life form strategy enables the species to adapt to varying light availability and disturbance regimes within its natural habitat, ensuring long-term survival through robust structural development and seasonal resilience.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Elsholtzia blandia is characterized by its distinct growth form and structural habits. It grows as a tree, distinguishing it from herbaceous or shrubby life forms, and maintains an independent existence as it is not a parasite. Unlike epiphytic species, this plant is strictly terrestrial in its habitat. Structurally, it exhibits a woody nature, providing the necessary rigidity for its development, and it does not function as a climber; it is not categorized as an obligatory, facultative, or self-supporting climber, instead relying on its own robust woody framework for support.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Elsholtzia blanda has 36 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include luteolin, (E)-beta-ocimene, (E)-nerolidol, (Z)-BETA-OCIMENE, (Z,E)-alpha-Farnesene.

luteolin

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
2. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
3. Journal of chromatographic science

(E)-beta-ocimene

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(E)-nerolidol

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(Z)-BETA-OCIMENE

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(Z,E)-alpha-Farnesene

1. Dr. Duke

1,8-Cineole

1. Dr. Duke

5-Hydroxy-6,7-dimethoxyflavone

1. Journal of chromatographic science

ACETOPHENONE

1. Dr. Duke

ALPHA-PINENE

1. Dr. Duke

BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Elsholtzia blanda has 196 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide.

(-)-Chronotropic

1. Dr. Duke

(-)-Inotropic

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ACE-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

AChE-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

Acaricide

1. Dr. Duke

Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

Allelochemic

1. Dr. Duke

Allelopathic

1. Dr. Duke

Allergenic

1. Dr. Duke

Analgesic

1. Dr. Duke

Conditions

Elsholtzia blanda has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include myocardial ischemia.

Myocardial ischemia

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

Preparations

Elsholtzia blanda has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts of Elsholtzia blanda (EEB), total flavone, water extract.

Extracts of elsholtzia blanda (eeb)

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Total flavone

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

Water extract

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica