Enneapogon persicus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Enneapogon schimperianus
• Pappophorum persicum
• Pappophorum schimperianum
• Enneapogon glumosus
• Enneapogon elegans
• Pappophorum elegans
• Pappophorum aucheri
• Pappophorum glumosum
• Pappophorum turcomanicum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Enneapogon persicus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Poales and the family Poaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Enneapogon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning multiple continents and climatic zones. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is documented within the borders of Spain. Moving across the Mediterranean, it can be found in Northern Africa, specifically in Algeria and Egypt. The species also extends into West Tropical Africa, where it inhabits the territories of Mali and Niger. This wide distribution highlights the plant's ability to thrive in diverse environmental conditions.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Enneaepogon persicus is characterized by its adaptation to specific altitudinal gradients and rugged terrains. This species thrives within an elevational range that extends from a minimum of 600 m AMSL to a maximum of 2500 m AMSL. Its primary habitat preference is found in stony places, where it colonizes rocky or gravelly substrates that likely provide the necessary drainage and soil composition required for its growth.

Elevational range max:

2500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

600 m AMSL

Habitat :

stony places

Life history

The life history of Enneapogon persicus is characterized by its classification as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle within a single year. Structurally, it functions as a hemicryptophyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located at the soil surface, protected by residual leaf litter or the ground layer during unfavorable environmental conditions. This combination of a long-term lifecycle and a protected bud structure enables the species to endure seasonal variations and re-emerge to continue its reproductive and vegetative processes over several years.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Enneaepogon persicus is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb with a graminoid habit. This plant is primarily terrestrial in its ecological niche, though it can inhabit environments ranging from aquatic to semiaquatic settings. As an independent organism, it does not function as a parasite or an epiphyte, maintaining a terrestrial existence. The plant is self-supporting rather than acting as a climber, liana, or vine. In terms of stature, it is a relatively small species, with a plant height that typically ranges from a minimum of 0.15 m to a maximum of 1 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

graminoid

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

1 m

Plant height min:

0.15 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Enneaepogon persicus is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering period that dictates its reproductive cycle. The flowering process typically commences in May, marking the beginning of its reproductive phase. This period of floral development continues through the late spring and early summer months, eventually reaching its conclusion in July. Consequently, the plant's window for flowering is concentrated within these months, though environmental factors may cause slight variations in the timing of these reproductive stages.

Flowering time :

May

Flowering time :

Jul

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Enneapogon persicus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.

Antifungal

1. PloS one