Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

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 falls under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Glycyrrhiza as the species Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across several distinct regions within East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is recorded in the Khabarovsk and Primorye territories. Its range extends significantly into China, where it can be found in the South-Central region. Furthermore, the species inhabits the northern parts of China, specifically within Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. These various locations highlight the broad ecological footprint of Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora across these borders.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora is characterized by its specific preference for riparian and lithic environments, primarily colonizing the margins of rivers and rocky, stony places. This preference for stony substrates suggests an adaptation to well-drained soils where moisture is readily available from nearby water bodies but surface drainage is rapid. By occupying these transitional zones between aquatic and terrestrial habitats, the species thrives in niches where seasonal fluctuations in water availability and the structural complexity of rocky terrain provide distinct ecological advantages for its growth and survival.

Habitat :

rivers, stony places

Life history

The life history of Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora is characterized by its nature as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a long-lived species, it establishes a robust presence in its habitat, often developing extensive root systems that support its continued survival and regrowth after periods of dormancy. This perennial lifecycle enables the plant to accumulate significant energy reserves, which are vital for its reproductive success and its ability to withstand environmental fluctuations over time.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically categorized as a forb. It exhibits a non-woody structure throughout its vegetative parts and functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies.

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering cycle that facilitates its reproductive success. The plant enters its flowering phase during the mid-summer period, with the onset of flowering typically occurring in July. This blooming period continues through the subsequent month, reaching its conclusion in August. The timing of these reproductive stages is crucial for the plant's development, ensuring that the flowers are present during these specific months to support the necessary biological processes for seed production.

Flowering time :

Jul

Flowering time :

Aug

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Calycosin 7-O-glucoside, Macedonoside C, Medicarpin-3-O-glucoside.

Calycosin 7-O-glucoside

1. Phytochemistry

Macedonoside C

1. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

Medicarpin-3-O-glucoside

1. Phytochemistry

Conditions

Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer.

Cancer

1. Natural product research

Preparations

Glycyrrhiza pallidiflora has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hairy root cultures.

Hairy root cultures

1. Phytochemistry