Hemionitis michelii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Aleuritopteris argentea var. obscura
• Hemionitis qianguiensis
• Hemionitis shensiensis
• Hemionitis amarganthica
• Hemionitis nuda
• Aleuritopteris argentea var. flava
• Aleuritopteris nuda
• Aleuritopteris shensiensis
• Aleuritopteris argentea
• Cheilanthes argentea
• Doryopteris argentea
• Allosorus argenteus
• Cassebeera argentea
• Dryopteris argentea
• Cheilanthes argentea f. obscura
• Cheilanthes argentea var. sulphurea
• Aleuritopteris argentea var. major
• Doryopteris michelii
• Cheilanthes argentea var. obscura
• Aleuritopteris argentea var. geraniifolia
• Aleuritopteris michelii
• Aleuritopteris qianguiensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Pteridaceae and falls under the genus Hemionitis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Hemioniis michelii, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions within Siberia. It can be found growing in the Altay region, which marks one of its notable habitats. The species is also documented in the Republic of Buryatiya, extending its presence across the central part of the territory. Furthermore, its range includes the areas of Chitа and Irkutsk, showing a broad spread through these eastern sectors. Finally, the plant completes its Siberian distribution by occurring within the Krasnoyarsk region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Hemioniis michelii is characterized by its specialized preference for specific geological substrates and terrain types. This species thrives primarily in limestone-rich environments, demonstrating a strong affinity for calcareous soils. Within these landscapes, it is most frequently found colonizing stony places, where its root systems can navigate through rocky crevices and mineral-dense debris. This preference for lithic and stony habitats suggests an adaptation to well-drained, potentially nutrient-limited microenvironments typical of rocky outcrops or scree slopes.

Habitat :

limestone, stony places

Life history

The life history of Hemionitis michelii is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, meaning the plant lives for more than two years and maintains its presence in its natural habitat through multiple growing seasons. Unlike annuals that complete their life cycle in a single season or biennials that follow a two-year cycle, this species establishes a long-term presence, often through persistent underground structures that allow it to survive unfavorable conditions and regrow during favorable periods. This perennial nature enables the plant to invest resources into robust growth and reproductive stability over time, contributing to its persistence within its specific ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Reproduction

The reproduction of Hemionitis michelii is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering cycle that dictates its reproductive period. The flowering process begins in July and continues through the late summer months, eventually concluding in September. This seasonal window defines the timeframe during which the plant produces its reproductive structures, facilitating its biological cycle within its natural habitat.

Flowering time :

Jul

Flowering time :

Sep

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Hemionitis michelii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Alepterolic acid.

Alepterolic acid

1. Bioorganic chemistry