Asian Bleeding-heart

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Asian Bleeding-heart
• bleeding-heart
• Bleeding Heart
• Lady in a Bath

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Fumaria spectabilis
• Corydalis spectabilis
• Dielytra spectabilis var. alba
• Capnorchis spectabilis
• Dielytra spectabilis
• Dicentra spectabilis
• Diclytra spectabilis
• Eucapnos spectabilis
• Hedycapnos spectabilis

Regional and Traditional Names

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 falls under the order Ranunculales and the family Papaveraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Lamprocapnos, specifically as the species Lamprocapnos spectabilis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several distinct regions of the Eurasian continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Great Britain and Sweden. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is found inhabiting parts of Germany as well as the Czechia-Slovakia region. Its distribution further extends eastward into the Russian Far East, specifically within the Primorye territory. Consequently, these locations highlight the wide environmental adaptability of Lamprocapnos spectabilis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Lamprocapnos spectabilis is characterized by its presence within specific altitudinal gradients of its native montane habitats. This species is primarily distributed across a broad vertical range, occupying environments from a minimum elevation of 780 m AMSL to a maximum peak of 2800 m AMSL. The distribution of the plant suggests a preference for mid-to-high altitude zones, as evidenced by a mean elevational range of approximately 1790 m AMSL. This elevation profile indicates that the plant is adapted to the varying climatic conditions, such as temperature fluctuations and moisture availability, typically found within these subalpine or montane ecological niches.

Elevational range max:

2800 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1790 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

780 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Lamprocapnos spectabilis is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a hemicryptophyte, its perennuating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, typically protected by leaf litter or organic debris during dormant periods. This life form enables the species to re-emerge from its subterranean structures each spring to begin its vegetative and reproductive cycles.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Lamprocapnos spectabilis is characterized by a growth form classified as a non-woody herb and forb. This terrestrial plant typically reaches a height ranging from a minimum of 0.3 m to a maximum of 0.8 m, with an average plant height of approximately 0.55 m. It functions as a self-supporting organism, meaning it does not require external structures to climb, and it grows as an independent species rather than acting as a parasite or an epiphyte.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.8 m

Plant height mean:

0.55 m

Plant height min:

0.3 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Lamprocapnos spectabilis is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its metabolic processes and environmental adaptations. The plant's vegetative morphology is heavily defined by its leaf structure, where the foliage displays significant variability in size. The leaves typically exhibit a mean length of 25 cm, though they can range from a minimum of 20 cm to a maximum of 30 cm. Complementing these dimensions, the leaf width varies between a minimum of 14 cm and a maximum of 17 cm, contributing to a broad surface area optimized for light interception within its specific ecological niche.

Leaf length max:

30 cm

Leaf length mean:

25 cm

Leaf length min:

20 cm

Leaf width max:

17 cm

Leaf width min:

14 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Lamprocapnos spectabilis is characterized by a specific flowering phenology and distinct seed morphology. The plant's flowering period typically begins in May and concludes in June, though the timing can be variable depending on environmental conditions. During this blooming phase, the flowers exhibit a consistent size, with lengths ranging from a minimum of 2.5 cm to a maximum of 3 cm. Following successful pollination, the plant produces seeds that are remarkably uniform in weight; the seed mass is recorded at a constant 0.00472 g, with no variation between the minimum, mean, and maximum measured values.

Flower length max:

3 cm

Flower length min:

2.5 cm

Flowering time :

May

Flowering time :

Jun

Seed mass mean:

0.00472 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Lamprocapnos spectabilis has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthocyanins, CHELIDONINE, CHLOROPHYLL B, SANGUINARINE, aldehydes.

Anthocyanins

1. International journal of molecular sciences

CHELIDONINE

1. Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity

CHLOROPHYLL B

1. International journal of molecular sciences

SANGUINARINE

1. Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity

aldehydes

1. Nanotechnology, science and applications

chlorophyll a

1. International journal of molecular sciences

glycerol

1. International journal of molecular sciences

protopine

1. Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity

sucrose

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Activities

Lamprocapnos spectabilis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Fungitoxic.

Fungitoxic

1. Fitoterapia