Elsholtzia bodinieri

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Elsholtzia bodinieri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Elsholtzia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Elsholtzia bodinieri, possesses a very specific and limited range of occurrence. Its natural habitat is primarily confined to a particular region within the Asian continent. Specifically, the species is found growing in the South-Central parts of China. Because of this localized presence, it is considered a regional component of the local flora. Consequently, its geographical footprint remains restricted to these specific South-Central Chinese territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Elsholtzia bodinieri is characterized by its classification as a hemicryptophyte, a growth form in which the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or substrate. Within the broader spectrum of plant life forms, it exhibits traits consistent with both nanophanerophytes and phanerophytes, allowing it to transition between different structural heights depending on environmental conditions and developmental stages. This life history strategy enables the species to survive seasonal fluctuations by maintaining its vital regenerative structures near the ground level while developing woody, upright components that facilitate long-term perennial growth.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Elsholtzia bodinieeri is characterized by its growth habit and ecological positioning, functioning as a self-supporting climber rather than relying on external structures for mandatory verticality. It maintains an independent existence, as it is not a parasite and does not exhibit any parasitic tendencies toward host plants. Furthermore, the species is strictly terrestrial in its life cycle, lacking any epiphytic qualities and remaining firmly rooted in the soil rather than growing upon other vegetation.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Elsholtzia bodinieri has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,7-Dihydroxyflavone, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Daucosterol, OLEANOLIC ACID, acacetin.

5,7-Dihydroxyflavone

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

BETA-SITOSTEROL

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

Daucosterol

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

OLEANOLIC ACID

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

acacetin

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

Conditions

Elsholtzia bodinieri has 6 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cough, dyspepsia, fever, headache, hepatitis.

Cough

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Dyspepsia

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Fever

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Headache

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Hepatitis

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Pharyngitis

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology