Helichrysum maracandicum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Helichrysum maracandicum lusus albescens

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, falling within the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Helichrysum, specifically as the species Helichrysum maraandicum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily located within the expansive landscapes of Central Asia. Specifically, it can be found growing across the diverse terrains of Kazakhstan. Its distribution also extends into the mountainous regions of Kirgizstan. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Tadzhikistan. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal herb includes the territory of Uzbekistan.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Helichrysum maraquandicum is characterized by its presence across a diverse range of topographical and vegetative landscapes. It is commonly found inhabiting varied environments including forests, meadows, mountains, shrubberies, steppes, and stony places. This plant demonstrates significant altitudinal adaptability, occupying an elevational range that begins at 600 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 2500 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

2500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

600 m AMSL

Habitat :

forest, meadows, mountains, shrubberies, steppe, stony places

Life history

The life history of Helichrysum marandicaum is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle within a single year. As a perennial species, it maintains a stable presence within its ecological niche, often developing robust root systems that support long-term survival and regrowth following seasonal dormant periods. This extended lifecycle enables the plant to invest more energy into structural development and complex reproductive strategies over time, contributing to its ability to withstand environmental fluctuations and maintain its population within its natural habitat.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Helichrysum marandicanum is characterized by its herbaceous growth form, manifesting as a non-woody plant. In terms of stature, it maintains a relatively low profile, with a plant height that ranges from a minimum of 0.12 m to a maximum of 0.75 m.

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.75 m

Plant height min:

0.12 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Helichrysum marandicanum is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering cycle that facilitates its pollination and seed production. The flowering period for this species typically commences in May, marking the beginning of its reproductive phase. This period of bloom continues through the warmer and transitional months, eventually reaching its conclusion in October. This seasonal window provides a consistent timeframe for the plant to engage in its reproductive processes within its natural habitat.

Flowering time :

May

Flowering time :

Oct

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Helichrysum maracandicum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isosalipurposide, naringenin chalcone.

Isosalipurposide

1. Journal of natural medicines

naringenin chalcone

1. Journal of natural medicines

Conditions

Helichrysum maracandicum has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include carcinogenesis, papillomas.

Carcinogenesis

1. Journal of natural medicines

Papillomas

1. Journal of natural medicines

Preparations

Helichrysum maracandicum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include An ethanol extract.

An ethanol extract

1. Journal of natural medicines