Halenia corniculata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution centered primarily within the vast territories of Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. In the European portion of its range, it can be found across East European Russia. The species is also widely distributed throughout several key regions of Siberia. Specifically, it inhabits the areas of Altay, Buryatiya, and Chita. Finally, its presence is confirmed within the Irkutsk region of Siberia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Haleniasia corniculata is characterized by its presence in diverse terrestrial environments, specifically thriving within forests, forest edges, and meadows. This species exhibits a significant altitudinal distribution, occupying a wide ecological gradient that spans from lowlands to montane regions. Its elevational range begins at a minimum of 200 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 1750 m AMSL, with a mean elevation of approximately 975 m AMSL, indicating its ability to adapt to varying thermal and hygrometric conditions across different mountain profiles.

Elevational range max:

1750 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

975 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

200 m AMSL

Habitat :

forest, forest edges, meadows

Life history

The life history of Helena corniculata is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it undergoes a continuous cycle of vegetative growth and reproductive phases, establishing a robust presence within its natural habitat. Its developmental stages involve the establishment of a stable root system that supports long-term survival, enabling it to withstand seasonal fluctuations and re-emerge to complete its biological objectives over several years.

Lifecycle :

annual

Morphology

The morphology of Halenis corniculata is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, manifesting primarily as a terrestrial plant. It exhibits a self-supporting habit rather than acting as a climber or liana, and it grows as an independent organism without parasitic or epiphytic tendencies. The shoot orientation is distinctly erect, contributing to its structural development. In terms of stature, the plant is relatively small, with a height that typically ranges from a minimum of 0.12 m to a maximum of 0.7 m, maintaining a mean height of approximately 0.45 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.7 m

Plant height mean:

0.45 m

Plant height min:

0.12 m

Shoot orientation :

erect

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Haleania corniculata is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency in its native environment. The plant's vegetative structure is defined by its leaf morphology, where the foliage exhibits significant variability in dimensions. The leaf length typically ranges from a minimum of 3 cm to a maximum of 8 cm, with a mean length observed at approximately 5.5 cm. Complementing these longitudinal dimensions, the leaf width is relatively narrow, spanning from a minimum of 1 cm to a maximum of 1.5 cm, contributing to the overall structural and physiological profile of the species.

Leaf length max:

8 cm

Leaf length mean:

5.5 cm

Leaf length min:

3 cm

Leaf width max:

1.5 cm

Leaf width min:

1 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Helena corniculata is characterized by a bisexual sexual reproductive system. The flowering period for this species typically begins in July and concludes in September. During the anthesis stage, the flowers exhibit specific dimensions, with lengths ranging from a minimum of 1.1 cm to a maximum of 1.4 cm. Following successful pollination, the plant develops fruits that generally measure around a mean length of 1.2 cm, though they can vary between a minimum of 1.1 cm and a maximum of 1.3 cm. The resulting seeds are notably minute, maintaining a consistent mass of 0.00066 g, with no recorded variation between the minimum and maximum seed weight.

Flower length max:

1.4 cm

Flower length min:

1.1 cm

Flowering time :

Jul

Flowering time :

Sep

Fruit length max:

1.3 cm

Fruit length mean:

1.2 cm

Fruit length min:

1.1 cm

Reproduction sexual :

bisexual

Seed mass mean:

0.00066 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Halenia corniculata 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 leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

Preparations

Halenia corniculata has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extracts.

Methanol extracts

1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis