Lagochilus cabulicus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Lagochilus and the specific species Lagochilus cabulicus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of Asia. In Central Asia, its presence is noted specifically within Turkmenistan. Moving toward the Caucasus region, it can be found throughout the Transcaucasus. Its range extends into Western Asia, where it inhabits both Afghanistan and Iran. Finally, the species reaches the Indian Subcontinent, specifically occurring in Pakistan.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Lagochilus cabulicus is characterized by its preference for high-altitude environments, specifically thriving within a distinct elevational range that extends from a minimum of 2200 m AMSL to a maximum of 3570 m AMSL. This species is typically found inhabiting rugged mountainous terrains, where it has adapted to grow in stony places. These rocky substrates and alpine conditions define its specialized ecological niche within montane ecosystems.

Elevational range max:

3570 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

2200 m AMSL

Habitat :

mountains, stony places

Life history

The life history of Lagochilus cabulicus is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its growth habit and structural organization, the species is classified as a chamaephyte, a life form where the majority of the plant's regenerative buds are located close to the soil surface, typically protected by a layer of litter or debris. This chamaphyte classification applies to both its primary life form designation and its specific ecological positioning, ensuring its survival and ability to re-emerge within its habitat.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Lagochilus cabulicus is characterized by its growth form as a woody herb, exhibiting a relatively low stature with a plant height ranging from a minimum of 0.14 m to a maximum of 0.25 m. As a terrestrial species, it grows independently without acting as a parasite, and it functions as a self-supporting climber.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.25 m

Plant height min:

0.14 m

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Lagochilus cabulicus is characterized by its specific seasonal flowering cycle, which is essential for its pollination and subsequent seed production. The flowering period typically commences in June and concludes in July, though the precise timing can be variable depending on environmental conditions. This concentrated reproductive window dictates the availability of flowers for pollinators and marks the critical phase in the plant's life cycle for ensuring genetic diversity and the continuation of the species.

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Jul

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Lagochilus cabulicus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.

Antibacterial

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Lagochilus cabulicus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Staphylococcus aureus.

Staphylococcus aureus

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Lagochilus cabulicus has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extracts.

Ethanol extracts

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)