Lagotis brachystachya

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Kokonoria stolonifera

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Plantaginacea and the genus Lagotis. Specifically, this species is identified as Lagotis brachystachyia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Lagootis brachystachyia, exhibits a broad distribution across several distinct regions of China. It can be found growing throughout the South-Central parts of the country. Additionally, its range extends into the North-Central territories of China. The species is also documented within the high-altitude province of Qinghai. Finally, its geographical presence includes the expansive region of Tibet.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Lagoatis brachystachyia is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, meaning the individual plants live for more than two years and undergo multiple reproductive cycles throughout their existence. As a perennial species, it does not rely on a single season of growth and seed production to complete its biological objectives; instead, it establishes a persistent vegetative structure that allows it to survive through varying environmental conditions and seasonal shifts. This long-term survival strategy enables the plant to accumulate resources over time, facilitating more robust flowering and seeding events in subsequent years compared to annual or biennial counterparts. Through this sustained lifecycle, the species can maintain its presence within its ecological niche, ensuring continuous contribution to the local population through repeated reproductive efforts.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Lagootis brachystaicha is characterized by its small, herbaceous growth form, functioning as a non-woody herb. It is a self-supporting plant that does not exhibit climbing behavior, such as a vine or liana, and grows as an independent organism without parasitic tendencies. The plant is terrestrial in nature, rather than aquatic or epiphytic, and maintains a diminutive stature with a height ranging from a minimum of 0.04 m to a maximum of 0.08 m, resulting in a mean plant height of 0.06 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.08 m

Plant height mean:

0.06 m

Plant height min:

0.04 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiological development of Lagootis brachystachyia is characterized by significant morphological variability in its vegetative structures, particularly regarding its foliar dimensions. The leaf length demonstrates a wide range of growth patterns, fluctuating between a minimum size of 2 cm and a maximum potential length of 7 cm. Across various developmental stages and environmental conditions, the species maintains a mean leaf length of approximately 4.5 cm, reflecting a specific adaptive strategy in its biomass distribution and photosynthetic surface area optimization.

Leaf length max:

7 cm

Leaf length mean:

4.5 cm

Leaf length min:

2 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Lagootis brachystachyia is characterized by the development of specific flowering structures that facilitate its reproductive cycle. The plant produces inflorescences that are notably compact, with a measurable length ranging from a minimum of 0.01 m to a maximum of 0.015 m. These small, specialized clusters serve as the primary site for flower production, ensuring the successful execution of its reproductive processes within its natural habitat.

Inflorescence length max:

0.015 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.01 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Lagotis brachystachya has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Luteoloside, apigenin, luteolin.

Luteoloside

1. Inflammopharmacology

apigenin

1. Inflammopharmacology

luteolin

1. Inflammopharmacology

Medicinal Uses

Lagotis brachystachya has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hyperuricemia.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations