Schlechtendal's Goodyera

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Schlechtendal's Goodyera

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Epipactis melinostele
• Epipactis secundiflora
• Anoectochilus japonicus
• Goodyera schlechtendaliana var. yakushimensis
• Peramium schlechtendalianum
• Epipactis labiata
• Goodyera japonica
• Goodyera kwangtungensis
• Epipactis schlechtendaliana
• Goodyera labiata
• Goodyera melinostele
• Georchis schlechtendaliana
• Orchiodes schlechtendalianum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Goodyera schlechtendaliana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the family Orchidaceae and is placed within the genus Goodyera.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is specifically noted within the Kuril Islands. The species is widely distributed throughout China, spanning from the North-Central territories to the Southeast regions. It can also be found across China's South-Central areas. Finally, its range extends further south to include the island of Hainan.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Goodyerra schlechtendaliana is primarily defined by its specialized habitat requirements within montane ecosystems, where it thrives across a specific altitudinal gradient. This species is typically found in high-altitude environments, occupying an elevational range that extends from a minimum of 1500 m AMSL to a maximum of 2530 m AMSL. Within these montane zones, the plant is adapted to the distinct microclimates characterized by cooler temperatures and increased moisture levels typical of such elevations. Its distribution is closely tied to these specific altitudinal belts, which dictate the light availability, soil composition, and humidity levels necessary for its survival and growth in the wild.

Elevational range max:

2530 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1500 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Goodyerera schlechtendaliana is characterized by its specialized survival strategy as a cryptophyte, specifically functioning as a geophyte. This means that the plant relies on underground storage organs to endure unfavorable environmental conditions, allowing its vital parts to remain protected beneath the soil surface. By utilizing this geophytic life form, the species can effectively navigate seasonal changes or periods of dormancy, emerging to complete its reproductive cycle when conditions become optimal.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

cryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Goodyera schlechtendaliana is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. It functions as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its structure to navigate its environment without the need for external hosts. This plant is an independent organism, meaning it does not function as a parasite, and it maintains a terrestrial life habit rather than being an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Goodyera schlechtendaliana has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL, Alloimperatorin, Kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside, RUTIN, SYRINGALDEHYDE.

5-HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Alloimperatorin

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside

1. Phytochemistry

RUTIN

1. Phytochemistry

SYRINGALDEHYDE

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Vanillic acid

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

ferulic acid

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Preparations

Goodyera schlechtendaliana has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 95% ethanol extract, whole grass, whole plant.

95% ethanol extract

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Whole grass

1. Natural product research

Whole plant

1. Phytochemistry