Lagotis yunnanensis

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 organized under the order Lamiales and the family Plantaginaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Lagotis, as part of the species Lagotis yunnanensis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution centered within the Asian continent. It is primarily documented as growing in the South-Central regions of China. Furthermore, its natural habitat extends into the high-altitude areas of Tibet. These locations suggest that the species thrives in the diverse terrains of the Chinese plateau and surrounding provinces. Consequently, its presence is largely confined to these specific mountainous and subtropical zones.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Lagotis yunnanensis is defined by its distribution within high-altitude montane environments, where it occupies a specific vertical niche characterized by significant topographic variation. This species is primarily found in alpine or subalpine zones, maintaining an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 3350 m AMSL. It thrives across a broad altitudinal gradient, reaching its maximum recorded elevation of 4700 m AMSL. The ecological center of gravity for the species is situated at a mean elevation of 4025 m AMSL, suggesting that it is most frequently adapted to the specific climatic and soil conditions found at these high-mountain elevations.

Elevational range max:

4700 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

4025 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

3350 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Lagootis yunnanensis is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist in its natural habitat through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it does not complete its reproductive cycle within a single year like annuals or two years like biennials, but instead maintains a sustained presence in its ecosystem. This long-term survival strategy enables the plant to establish robust root systems and accumulate the necessary energy reserves to support repeated flowering and seeding events over successive years, ensuring its continued propagation and stability within its specific environmental niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Lagotis yunnanensis is characterized by a herbaceous growth form, categorized specifically as both a herb and a forb. This non-woody plant maintains a relatively low stature, with a height that typically ranges from a minimum of 0.15 m to a maximum of 0.35 m, maintaining an average plant height of approximately 0.25 m. In terms of its structural habit, the species is classified as self-supporting rather than being an obligatory or facultative climber.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.35 m

Plant height mean:

0.25 m

Plant height min:

0.15 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiological development of the foliage in Lagotis yunnanensis is characterized by a distinct range of leaf dimensions that reflect its morphological plasticity. The leaf length within this species exhibits significant variability, with measured values ranging from a minimum of 3.5 cm to a maximum of 7 cm. Based on observed vegetative patterns, the leaf length maintains a mean value of 5.25 cm, representing the central tendency of its foliar growth under standard environmental conditions. This variation in leaf size suggests a dynamic physiological response to resource availability and developmental stages during the plant's growth cycle.

Leaf length max:

7 cm

Leaf length mean:

5.25 cm

Leaf length min:

3.5 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Lagootis yunnanensis is characterized by the development of specific floral structures that facilitate its reproductive cycle. The plant produces an inflorescence that serves as the primary site for flower arrangement, with a measurable length that typically ranges from a minimum of 0.04 m to a maximum of 0.1 m. This variation in inflorescence length plays a crucial role in the presentation of its flowers, influencing the accessibility for potential pollinators and the overall success of its sexual reproduction process.

Inflorescence length max:

0.1 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.04 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Lagotis yunnanensis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Apigenin 7-methyl ether, Artselaeroside A, E-Cinnamic Acid, Tetracosanoic acid, Tyrosol.

Apigenin 7-methyl ether

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Artselaeroside A

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

E-Cinnamic Acid

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Tetracosanoic acid

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Tyrosol

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

quercetin 3-O-beta-D-glucoside

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials