Hedlundia armeniaca

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Hedlundia caucasica
• Pyrus woronowii
• Pyrus armeniaca
• Sorbus woronowii
• Sorbus armeniaca
• Sorbus caucasica
• Sorbus caucasica var. yaltirikii

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Rosales and the family Rosaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Hedlundia, specifically as the species Hedlundia armeniacica.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions of Eurasia. Within Central Asia, its presence is documented in the country of Kazakhstan. The species also extends into the Caucasus region, specifically inhabiting the North Caucasus. Furthermore, it can be found throughout the Transcaucasus area. Finally, its range reaches into Western Asia, where it is located in Türkiye.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Hedlundia armeniacica is characterized by its presence in specific montane environments, primarily occupying forest ecosystems and stony places. This species thrives within a defined altitudinal belt, maintaining an elevational range that begins at 900 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 1600 m AMSL. Its ability to colonize rocky, stony terrains suggests an adaptation to well-drained substrates and potentially rugged microclimates found within these forested landscapes.

Elevational range max:

1600 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

900 m AMSL

Habitat :

forest, stony places

Morphology

The morphology of Hedlundia armeniacа is characterized by its distinct growth form as a tree, exhibiting a robust structural development. In terms of its physical composition, the plant displays a woody nature, possessing hard, lignified tissues that support its arboreal stature and contribute to its perennial life cycle.

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Hedlundia armeniacica is closely tied to its seasonal phenology, specifically characterized by its distinct flowering period. The reproductive cycle is concentrated within a specific window, with the flowering process typically beginning in June. This period of anthesis is relatively brief or highly localized in its peak, as the flowering phase is also noted to conclude within the month of June. Consequently, the plant's reproductive availability is highly seasonal, centered around this mid-year timeframe.

Flowering time :

Jun

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Hedlundia armeniaca has 2 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 fruit, leaf.

Fruit

1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Leaf

1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Chemicals

Hedlundia armeniaca has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include RUTIN, quercetin.

RUTIN

1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

quercetin

1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Activities

Hedlundia armeniaca has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.

Antimicrobial

1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Preparations