Hypecoum erectum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Chiazospermum erectum
• Hypecoum millefolium

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it falls into the family Papaveraceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Hypochaeris (noting that Hypoecum is the intended genus for Hypoecum erectum).

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across various regions within Siberia. It can be found growing in the Altai region of Siberia. Furthermore, its presence extends to the Buryatiya area of the same territory. The species is also documented in the Chitа and Irkutsk regions of Siberia. Finally, its range includes the Krasnoyarsk region, completing its Siberian distribution.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Hypericum erectum is characterized by its adaptability to diverse environmental settings, ranging from natural forest ecosystems and steppes to disturbed areas such as inhabited places. It thrives in varied substrates, including sandy and stony locations, which suggests a tolerance for different soil textures and drainage capabilities. This species occupies a specific altitudinal niche, typically found at elevations between 400 m and 1200 m AMSL, with a mean elevational range of approximately 800 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

1200 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

800 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

400 m AMSL

Habitat :

forest, inhabited places, sand, steppe, stony places

Life history

The life history of Hypochaeris erectum is characterized by an annual lifecycle, meaning the plant completes its entire developmental process from seed germination to seed production within a single growing season. As an annual species, it focuses its biological energy on rapid vegetative growth followed by a singular, prolific flowering phase to ensure the survival of the next generation through seed dispersal. The life cycle begins with the germination of seeds in favorable soil conditions, leading to the establishment of a basal rosette of leaves. During this vegetative stage, the plant accumulates the necessary nutrients and energy reserves to support the subsequent reproductive phase. Once mature, it produces upright flowering stems that bear yellow composite flowers. Following successful pollination and fertilization, the plant transitions into its reproductive climax, producing numerous seeds that are dispersed to facilitate the colonization of new habitats. Once the seeds are released, the parent plant undergoes senescence and dies, leaving the continuation of the species dependent on the seasonal germination of the newly dispersed seeds.

Lifecycle :

annual

Morphology

The morphology of Hypochaeris erectum is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically categorized as a herb and a forb. This species is a terrestrial plant that functions as an independent organism, meaning it is not a parasite. In terms of its physical structure, the plant is self-supporting rather than being an obligatory or facultative climber. The stature of the plant is relatively low, with a height that typically ranges from a minimum of 0.15 m to a maximum of 0.3 m, maintaining an average plant height of approximately 0.225 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.3 m

Plant height mean:

0.225 m

Plant height min:

0.15 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Hypericum erectum is characterized by its bisexual flowers, facilitating sexual reproduction through a single reproductive structure within the same flower. The flowering period typically commences in May and extends through August, though the timing can be variable. Following successful pollination, the plant produces fruits that exhibit specific dimensional ranges; the fruit length typically averages 5 cm, with measurements varying between a minimum of 4 cm and a maximum of 6 cm. In terms of width, the fruits maintain a mean measurement of 0.125 cm, ranging from a minimum of 0.1 cm to a maximum of 0.15 cm. The reproductive cycle concludes with the development of seeds, which possess a mean mass of approximately 0.1948 g.

Flowering time :

May

Flowering time :

Aug

Fruit length max:

6 cm

Fruit length mean:

5 cm

Fruit length min:

4 cm

Fruit width max:

0.15 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.125 cm

Fruit width min:

0.1 cm

Reproduction sexual :

bisexual

Seed mass mean:

0.1948 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Hypecoum erectum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include -CORYDALINE, Magnoflorine, Palmatine, SANGUINARINE, Stylopine.

-CORYDALINE

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Magnoflorine

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Palmatine

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SANGUINARINE

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Stylopine

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protopine

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tetrahydropalmatine

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