Elsholtzia fruticosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In China, its distribution is widespread, covering the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Additionally, the species can be found growing within the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet. Beyond China, its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam. Together, these locations highlight the broad environmental adaptability of Elsholtzia fruticosa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Elsholtzia fruticosa is characterized by its ability to thrive within a specific altitudinal gradient, typically occupying montane and subalpine environments. This species is strategically adapted to diverse mountain landscapes, maintaining a presence across an elevational range that begins at 1200 m AMSL and extends to a maximum of 4200 m AMSL. This broad vertical distribution allows the plant to inhabit various microclimates and soil conditions found across varying slopes and topographical niches within its high-altitude habitat.

Elevational range max:

4200 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1200 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Elsholtzia fruticosa is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, ensuring its long-term presence within its natural ecosystem through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural development and growth habit, the plant functions as a phanerophyte, maintaining its conducting shoots well above the ground level, which allows it to establish a robust woody architecture. Additionally, its life form can be categorized under the nanophanerophyte classification, reflecting its ability to sustain growth and manage its physiological processes through established perennial structures over time.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Elsholtzia fruticosa is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a shrub. It is an independent organism, functioning as a terrestrial plant rather than an epiphyte or a parasite. In terms of its structural habit, it is categorized as a self-supporting plant, lacking the climbing or vining mechanisms associated with lianas or obligatory climbers.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Elsholtzia fruticosa is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering window that facilitates its reproductive cycle. The flowering process typically begins in August and continues through the late autumn months, eventually reaching its conclusion in November. This period of floral activity is essential for the plant's development, as the timing of these blooms dictates the availability of pollen and the subsequent success of seed production.

Flowering time :

Aug

Flowering time :

Nov

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Elsholtzia fruticosa has 71 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-Ocimene, (z)-ocimene, 1,8-Cineole, 1-OCTEN-3-OL, 3-HEXYL ACETATE.

(E)-Ocimene

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(z)-ocimene

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1,8-Cineole

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1-OCTEN-3-OL

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3-HEXYL ACETATE

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ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE

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ALPHA-PINENE

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Allo-Aromadendrene

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Alpha terpinene

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Aromadendrene

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Activities

Elsholtzia fruticosa has 205 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

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(-)-Inotropic

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ACE-Inhibitor

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AChE-Inhibitor

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Acaricide

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Allelochemic

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Allelopathic

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Allergenic

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Analgesic

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