Gypsophila pacifica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Northern Asia. It can be found growing in the western portions of Siberia, specifically within West Siberia. Its range extends significantly into the Russian Far East, encompassing the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye regions. Additionally, the species is present in the Manchuria region of China. These varied locations highlight its ability to inhabit diverse landscapes across the eastern Eurasian continent.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Gypsophila pacifica is characterized by its preference for diverse and rugged landscapes, specifically inhabiting mountainous regions, coastal areas near the sea, and various stony places. This species occupies a specific vertical niche within its environment, maintaining an elevational range that spans from a minimum of 150 m AMSL to a maximum of 320 m AMSL. Throughout its natural distribution, the plant thrives at a mean elevation of approximately 235 m AMSL, where the combination of rocky substrates and maritime or montane influences dictates its growth patterns and survival strategies.

Elevational range max:

320 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

235 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

150 m AMSL

Habitat :

mountains, sea, stony places

Life history

The life history of Gypsophila pacifica is characterized by its classification as a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years and maintains its presence in the ecosystem through multiple growing seasons. This perennial nature allows the plant to establish a stable presence within its habitat, often developing robust root systems that support its survival through varying environmental conditions. Unlike annuals that complete their life cycle in a single season or biennials that require two years to flower, the perennial lifecycle of G. pacifica enables it to undergo repeated cycles of vegetative growth and reproductive flowering, contributing to its long-term persistence and ability to colonize its specific ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Gypsophila pacifica is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically categorized as a forb. The plant is self-supporting rather than acting as a climber and lacks any woody tissue. In terms of stature, it exhibits a moderate height, with individual plants typically reaching a mean height of 0.75 m, though specimens can range from a minimum of 0.6 m to a maximum of 0.9 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.9 m

Plant height mean:

0.75 m

Plant height min:

0.6 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiological profile of Gypsophila pacifica is characterized by distinct morphological dimensions in its foliar structures, which play a critical role in its metabolic efficiency and resource acquisition. The leaves exhibit significant variability in size, with a mean leaf length of 4.25 cm, ranging from a minimum of 2.5 cm to a maximum of 6 cm. Complementing this longitudinal variation is a specific breadth profile, where leaf width fluctuates between a minimum of 1 cm and a maximum of 3.5 cm. These dimensional parameters suggest a flexible surface area adaptation, likely influencing the plant's photosynthetic capacity and transpiration rates within its ecological niche.

Leaf length max:

6 cm

Leaf length mean:

4.25 cm

Leaf length min:

2.5 cm

Leaf width max:

3.5 cm

Leaf width min:

1 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Gypsophila pacifica is characterized by its seasonal flowering cycle, which is central to its reproductive success. The flowering period for this species typically begins in July and continues through until September. This specific temporal window allows the plant to utilize the peak summer months for pollination and subsequent seed development.

Flowering time :

Jul

Flowering time :

Sep

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Gypsophila pacifica has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
2. Journal of Asian natural products research

Preparations

Gypsophila pacifica has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include alcohol extraction.

Alcohol extraction

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