Elsholtzia pilosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it is primarily located in the South-Central areas. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in the state of Assam. Furthermore, the species inhabits the East Himalaya and the West Himalaya regions. Finally, its range encompasses the mountainous terrain of Nepal.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Elsholtzia pilosa is characterized by its ability to thrive across diverse montane landscapes, specifically occupying a vertical niche defined by a significant altitudinal gradient. This species is typically found within an elevational range that spans from a minimum of 1100 m AMSL to a maximum of 3200 m AMSL. Such a broad altitudinal distribution suggests a high degree of ecological plasticity, allowing the plant to adapt to varying temperature regimes, atmospheric pressures, and moisture availability associated with different mountain strata. By inhabiting these mid-to-high altitude zones, Elsholtzia pilosa plays a vital role in the structural complexity of its native ecosystems, contributing to the stability of montane forest or woodland environments across its wide environmental tolerance.

Elevational range max:

3200 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1100 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Elsholtzia pilosa is characterized by its classification within specific life form categories that dictate its growth patterns and survival strategies. Based on its botanical traits, the species exhibits a life form categorized as a chamaephyte, which suggests a growth habit where the reproductive buds are located near or just above the soil surface. Within the broader spectrum of plant life forms, it is further identified through its distinction as a chamaephyte, contrasting with other forms such as phanerophytes, hemicryptophytes, cryptophytes, or therophytes. This specific positioning in the life form hierarchy influences how the plant manages its seasonal cycles and structural development within its natural habitat.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Elsholtzia pilosa is characterized by a growth form classified as a tree, rather than a herb or shrub. It functions as an independent organism, meaning it is not a parasite, and it maintains a terrestrial lifestyle as an epiphyte is not present. Structurally, the plant exhibits woody characteristics, contrasting with non-woody profiles, and it does not possess a climbing habit, as it is neither an obligatory, facultative, nor self-supporting climber.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Elsholtzia pilosa has 30 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-Ocimene, 1,8-Cineole, 4-phenylbut-3-en-2-ol, ALPHA-PINENE, ALPHA-TERPINYL ACETATE.

(E)-Ocimene

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1,8-Cineole

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4-phenylbut-3-en-2-ol

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ALPHA-PINENE

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ALPHA-TERPINYL ACETATE

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ALPHA-THUJENE

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Alpha terpinene

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Aromadendrene

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BETA-PINENE

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CAMPHENE

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Activities

Elsholtzia pilosa has 144 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, Acaricide, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor.

(-)-Chronotropic

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(-)-Inotropic

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ACE-Inhibitor

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Acaricide

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

Allelochemic

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Allelopathic

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Allergenic

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Analgesic

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Ancylostomicide

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