Gontscharovia popovii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Satureja popovii
• Micromeria afghanica
• Micromeria popovii
• Micromeria gontscharovii

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized within the genus Gontscharovia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across multiple regions of Asia. Within Central Asia, its habitat includes the territories of both Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Its distribution extends into Western Asia, where it can be found in Afghanistan. The species is also present in the Indian Subcontinent, specifically throughout Pakistan. Finally, it inhabits the mountainous terrain of the West Himalaya region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Gontscharovia popovii is characterized by its preference for rugged, montane environments, specifically thriving in stony places and limestone substrates. This species occupies a significant vertical distribution within mountain ecosystems, ranging from a minimum elevation of 500 m AMSL to a maximum of 2500 m AMSL. Across its natural range, the plant maintains an average elevation of approximately 1300 m AMSL, where it adapts to the specific geochemical and physical properties of rocky, calcareous terrains.

Elevational range max:

2500 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1300 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

500 m AMSL

Habitat :

limestone, mountains, stony places

Life history

The life history of Gontscharovia popovii is characterized by its classification as a perennial species, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural growth and survival strategy, the plant functions as a chamaephyte, a life form where the majority of the vegetative buds are located close to or just above the soil surface. This specific developmental habit enables the plant to withstand environmental fluctuations by maintaining its reproductive and photosynthetic potential at a low profile relative to the substrate.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Gontscharovia popovii is characterized by its compact, shrub-like growth form and a distinctly woody structure. It functions as a terrestrial plant, growing independently without parasitic or epiphytic associations. In terms of stature, the plant is relatively low-growing, with a minimum height of 0.2 m and reaching a maximum height of 0.45 m. As a self-supporting organism, it does not exhibit climbing behavior, maintaining a stable, woody presence within its natural habitat.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.45 m

Plant height min:

0.2 m

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Gontscharovia popovii is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering cycle that dictates its reproductive window. The flowering process typically commences in June, marking the onset of its reproductive phase. This period of floral activity continues through the summer months and extends until the flowering end occurs in September. Therefore, the plant's reproductive cycle is concentrated within this mid-year interval, spanning from the beginning of June to the conclusion of September.

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Sep

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Gontscharovia popovii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CARVACROL, GAMMA-TERPINENE, Linalool, P-CYMENE.

CARVACROL

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

GAMMA-TERPINENE

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Linalool

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

P-CYMENE

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Conditions

Gontscharovia popovii has 9 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Aspergillus niger, Bacillus subtilis, Candida albicans, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli.

Aspergillus niger

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Bacillus subtilis

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Candida albicans

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Enterococcus faecalis

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Escherichia coli

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Klebsiella pneumoniae

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Staphylococcus aureus

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Staphylococcus epidermidis

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences