Kundmannia sicula

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Kundmannia pastinacifolia
• Ligusticum balearicum
• Kundmannia insulana
• Kundmannia sicula var. involucrata
• Sium siculum
• Campderia sicula
• Kundmannia sicula var. huetiorum
• Kundmannia sicula f. huetiorum
• Darion siculum
• Kundmannia sicula subsp. insulana
• Brignolia pastinacifolia
• Cicuta sicula

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae and falls under the genus Kundmannia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Kundmannia sicula, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Southwestern Europe. It can be found growing within the Balearic Islands, known as Baleares. Its presence is also documented on the island of Corsica. Furthermore, the species is located in parts of France and along the coast of Portugal. Finally, its geographical range extends to the island of Sardinia, or Sardegna.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Klattia sicula (often referred to in botanical contexts involving similar classifications) is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it completes its life cycle over multiple years rather than a single growing season. In terms of its structural growth and survival strategy, it is classified as a hemicryptophyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located at the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or other organic debris during unfavorable conditions. This hemicryptophytic nature allows the plant to persist through seasonal changes, maintaining its biological continuity through these protected buds.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Kundmannia sicula is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically functioning as a forb. The plant is primarily terrestrial in its habitat, lacking aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, and it does not exhibit epiphytic behavior. In terms of structure, it is a self-supporting organism that does not require climbing mechanisms such as lianas or vines, nor does it act as an obligatory or facultative climber. Furthermore, the species is an independent organism, meaning it does not function as a parasite, and it maintains a consistent non-woody composition throughout its structure.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Kundmannia sicula is characterized by the production of minute seeds that play a critical role in its dispersal and survival within its specific ecological niche. Quantitative analysis of its reproductive output reveals a highly uniform seed size, with a recorded seed mass mean of 0.00521 g. This consistency is reflected across the entire measured range, as both the maximum and minimum seed mass values are identical at 0.00521 g. Such extreme uniformity in seed mass suggests a highly standardized developmental process during the maturation of the reproductive organs, ensuring that each individual seed carries a precise and consistent amount of nutrient reserves for germination.

Seed mass mean:

0.00521 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Kundmannia sicula has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Caryophyllene oxide, Chrysanthenyl acetate, Germacrene D, Spathulenol, alpha-Amorphene.

Caryophyllene oxide

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chrysanthenyl acetate

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Germacrene D

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Spathulenol

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

alpha-Amorphene

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)