Lindelofia stylosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Solenanthus stylosus
• Cynoglossum stylosum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Lindelofia stylosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Lindelofia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated primarily within the regions of Central and Western Asia. Within Central Asia, its distribution includes the territories of Kazakhstan and Kirgizstan. It is also found across the landscapes of Tadzhikistan and Uzbekistan. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into Western Asia, specifically within Afghanistan. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where Lindelofia stylosa can be located.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Lindelofia stylosa is characterized by its adaptation to high-altitude montane environments, specifically favoring mountainous terrain and stony places. This species occupies a broad vertical distribution within alpine and sub-alpine zones, with an elevational range that begins at approximately 1,200 m AMSL and extends to a maximum of 4,200 m AMSL. Throughout its natural range, the plant maintains a mean elevation of approximately 2,000 m AMSL, thriving in the specialized niches provided by rocky substrates and rugged mountain landscapes.

Elevational range max:

4200 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

2000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1200 m AMSL

Habitat :

mountains, stony places

Life history

The life history of Lindelofia stylosa is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial, it avoids the complete mortality associated with annual cycles, instead focusing on long-term survival and the ability to regrow from established root systems or vegetative structures after periods of dormancy. This life strategy enables the plant to invest energy into robust structural development and reproductive stability over an extended duration, rather than solely focusing on a single, rapid reproductive event.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Lindelofia stylosa is characterized by its herbaceous growth form, presenting as a non-woody plant that functions as an independent organism without parasitic tendencies. It is a terrestrial species with a stature that varies depending on environmental conditions, typically reaching a mean height of 0.6 m. Its physical dimensions range from a minimum height of 0.15 m to a maximum height of 1 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

1 m

Plant height mean:

0.6 m

Plant height min:

0.15 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Lindelofia stylosa is characterized by significant morphological variability in its foliar development, which plays a critical role in its photosynthetic capacity and resource acquisition. The leaf length exhibits a wide range of dimensions, reflecting adaptive responses to varying environmental conditions or developmental stages. The leaf length typically maintains a mean value of 16.5 cm, though individual specimens can deviate substantially from this average. Specifically, the minimum observed leaf length is 8 cm, while the maximum recorded leaf length reaches up to 25 cm. This substantial variance in leaf size suggests a flexible physiological mechanism for regulating surface area, which likely influences the plant's transpiration rates and light interception efficiency.

Leaf length max:

25 cm

Leaf length mean:

16.5 cm

Leaf length min:

8 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Lindelofia stylosa is characterized by its bisexual reproductive organs, facilitating sexual reproduction. The plant's flowering period is concentrated in July, with both the flowering start and end points occurring during this month. The inflorescence is relatively small, measuring between a minimum of 0.03 m and a maximum of 0.07 m in length. Following successful pollination, the plant produces fruits that exhibit a highly consistent size, with a minimum, mean, and maximum fruit length all measured at 0.6 cm.

Flowering time :

Jul

Fruit length max:

0.6 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.07 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.03 m

Reproduction sexual :

bisexual

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Lindelofia stylosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ferulic acid, p-coumaric acid.

ferulic acid

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

p-coumaric acid

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Activities

Lindelofia stylosa has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Chemistry & biodiversity