Hemerocallis minor

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the vast landscapes of Siberia. It can be found growing within the Altay region, marking one part of its northern range. The species is also documented throughout the territory of Buryatiya. Furthermore, its presence extends into the Chita area of the Siberian wilderness. Finally, the plant is distributed across the Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk regions, completing its regional profile.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Hemerocallis minor is characterized by its adaptation to diverse high-altitude environments, thriving across a specific elevational range that reaches a maximum of 2300 m AMSL, with a mean elevational range also centered at 2300 m AMSL. This species is typically found occupying varied ecological niches, including forest edges and meadows that are notably wet, as well as mountainous terrains and shrubberies. Its ability to colonize these moist, transitional zones between forested areas and open meadows allows it to flourish in habitats with shifting light and moisture availability.

Elevational range max:

2300 m AMSL

Habitat :

forest edges, meadows: wet, mountains, shrubberies

Life history

The life history of Hemerocallis minor is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a plant that survives unfavorable periods through underground storage organs, it is classified as a geophyte, which falls under the broader category of a cryptophyte. This life strategy ensures that the vital parts of the plant remain protected beneath the soil surface, enabling it to emerge and flourish annually when environmental conditions become favorable.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

cryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Hemerocallis minor is characterized by a growth form categorized as both a herb and a forb, manifesting a non-woody structure throughout its development. As a self-supporting plant, it does not exhibit any climber or liana tendencies, functioning instead as an independent organism without parasitic behavior. Its ecological habit is strictly terrestrial, lacking any aquatic, semiaquatic, or epiphytic characteristics.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Hemerocallis minor is characterized by its specialized metabolic processes and distinct foliar morphology. As a plant employing the C3 photosynthetic pathway, it utilizes the Calvin cycle for carbon fixation, a process typical of many temperate species that rely on enzyme-driven carboxylation under moderate environmental conditions. The vegetative architecture is defined by its elongated, linear leaves, which exhibit significant morphological variability. These leaves typically maintain a mean length of 40 cm, though they can range from a minimum of 20 cm to a maximum of 60 cm in length. In terms of lateral dimension, the leaf width is relatively narrow, fluctuating between a minimum of 0.3 cm and a maximum of 1.4 cm, contributing to a slender profile that optimizes light interception within its ecological niche.

Leaf length max:

60 cm

Leaf length mean:

40 cm

Leaf length min:

20 cm

Leaf width max:

1.4 cm

Leaf width min:

0.3 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Hemerocallis minor is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering cycle and the development of distinct fruit structures. The flowering period typically commences in June and concludes in July, though the timing can be variable depending on environmental conditions. Following successful pollination, the plant produces fruit that exhibits measurable dimensions in width. The fruit width varies across the population, with a minimum measurement of 1.2 cm and a maximum measurement reaching up to 2 cm, resulting in an average fruit width of approximately 1.6 cm.

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Jul

Fruit width max:

2 cm

Fruit width mean:

1.6 cm

Fruit width min:

1.2 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Hemerocallis minor 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 root.

Root

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Preparations

Hemerocallis minor has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extract from Hemerocallis minor (root).

Extract from hemerocallis minor (root)

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM