Lagochilus inebrians

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution that spans across both European and Asian territories. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Germany. Moving eastward, the species is found throughout various regions of Central Asia. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. Additionally, the plant is known to grow within the territory of Uzbekistan.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Lagochilus inebrans is characterized by its ability to thrive across a diverse range of topographical and geological landscapes. This species is widely distributed throughout various elevations and terrains, commonly occupying hills, meadows, and mountains, as well as more expansive plains. Its adaptability allows it to colonize both lush, open environments and more challenging, rugged settings, such as stony places, where it can establish itself amidst rocky substrates.

Habitat :

hills, meadows, mountains, plains, stony places

Life history

The life history of Lagochilus inebrans is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle in a single year. Structurally, the plant is classified as a hemicryptophyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or organic debris during unfavorable periods. This hemicryptophytic growth habit ensures its survival and ability to regenerate seasonally within its specific ecological niche.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Lagochilus inebrans is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. This plant typically reaches a height ranging from a minimum of 0.25 m to a maximum of 0.4 m. It functions as a self-supporting climber, meaning it does not rely on other plants for structural support to maintain its upright position. Furthermore, it is an independent organism that does not exhibit parasitic behavior, and it follows a terrestrial life strategy rather than an epiphytic one.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.4 m

Plant height min:

0.25 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Lagochilus inebrians is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering cycle that facilitates its reproductive processes. The plant begins its flowering period in June, marking the onset of its reproductive phase, and continues this activity through the summer months until the flowering period concludes in August. This seasonal window provides a defined timeframe for pollination and subsequent seed development.

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Aug

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Lagochilus inebrians has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include EO, Lagochilin, Tannin, resin, sugar.

EO

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Lagochilin

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Tannin

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resin

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sugar

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Activities

Lagochilus inebrians has 34 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticariogenic.

Anthelmintic

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AntiHIV

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Antibacterial

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Anticancer

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Anticariogenic

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Antidiarrheic

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Antidysenteric

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Antihepatotoxic

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Antihypertensive

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Antilipolytic

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