Eremosparton songoricum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Eremosparton aphyllum var. songoricum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by its genus, Eremosparton.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence across several regions in Central Asia and East Asia. Within the territory of Central Asia, it can be found growing in the country of Kazakhstan. Its distribution extends further into Central Asia, where it is also documented in Kirgizstan. Additionally, the species is located within the eastern reaches of the continent in China. Specifically, it inhabits the Xinjiang region of China as part of its natural habitat.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Eremosparton songoricum is characterized by its specialized adaptation to arid and semi-arid environments, specifically within landscapes dominated by sandy substrates. It thrives in habitats where the soil composition is primarily sand, a factor that significantly influences its nutrient availability, water retention capacity, and root development strategies. This preference for sandy habitats suggests an evolutionary adaptation to well-drained, potentially nutrient-poor soils, requiring the plant to possess physiological mechanisms capable of managing moisture fluctuations and high solar exposure typical of such terrain. The presence of sand as a primary substrate dictates the community structure of its surrounding ecosystem, influencing the types of associated vegetation and the specific microbiological interactions within the rhizosphere that support its growth.

Habitat :

sand

Morphology

The morphology of Eremosparton songoricum is characterized by its distinct growth form as a shrub. This plant exhibits a woody structure, featuring permanent, lignified stems that contribute to its robust and perennial habit.

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Erems parton songoricum is closely tied to its seasonal flowering cycle, which occurs during the late spring and early summer months. The flowering period for this species begins in May and concludes in June, marking a specific window of biological activity for its reproductive processes.

Flowering time :

May

Flowering time :

Jun

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Eremosparton songoricum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,7-Dihydroxy-3',4'-dimethoxyflavone, 5-Hydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone.

5,7-Dihydroxy-3',4'-dimethoxyflavone

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

5-Hydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone

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

Preparations

Eremosparton songoricum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include herb of Eremosparton songoricum.

Herb of eremosparton songoricum

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