Lagopsis supina

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Marrubium incisum
• Leonurus supinus

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, specifically residing in the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Lagopsis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Northern Asia. In the vast territory of Siberia, it can be found specifically within Buryatiya, Irkutsk, and Yakutiya. Its range extends into China, where it is notably present in the South-Central areas. Additionally, the species inhabits the region of Inner Mongolia. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various parts of the continent.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Lagopsis supina is characterized by its preference for disturbed or transitional environments, specifically occupying niches along rivers and roadsides. These habitats provide the necessary environmental conditions for its growth, often benefiting from the increased light availability and soil moisture dynamics typical of riparian zones and open, man-made corridors. By settling in these areas, the plant thrives in settings where periodic soil movement or runoff may occur, allowing it to colonize spaces that are frequently subject to environmental flux.

Habitat :

rivers, roadsides

Life history

The life history of Lagoopsis supina is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural growth habit 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 organic matter during unfavorable periods. This hemicryptophytic nature enables the species to maintain stability and regrowth within its ecological niche over time.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Lagoopsis supina is characterized by a growth form categorized as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure. This species typically maintains a relatively low stature, with a plant height ranging from a minimum of 0.15 m to a maximum of 0.35 m. Regarding its habit and orientation, the plant features an ascending shoot orientation and functions as a self-supporting organism rather than a climber. It is an independent species, functioning without parasitic relationships, and is primarily terrestrial in its epiphytic status. While it can inhabit various moisture gradients, its ecological positioning spans aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial environments.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.35 m

Plant height min:

0.15 m

Shoot orientation :

ascending

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Lagoopsis supina is characterized by a sexual reproductive cycle facilitated by bisexual flowers, which contain both male and female reproductive organs. The flowering period for this species is seasonally specific, beginning in July and concluding in August.

Flowering time :

Jul

Flowering time :

Aug

Reproduction sexual :

bisexual

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Lagopsis supina has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Daucosterol, OLEANOLIC ACID, palmitic acid.

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Daucosterol

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

OLEANOLIC ACID

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

palmitic acid

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Activities

Lagopsis supina has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Diuretic.

Diuretic

1. BioMed research international

Medicinal Uses

Lagopsis supina has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include edema.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations