Lobelia seguinii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Lobelia seguinii f. longisepala
• Lobelia seguinii f. brevisepala

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. It is classified within the order Asterales and the family Campanulaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Lobelia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is specifically noted in the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species also extends into Eastern Asia, where it can be found growing in Taiwan. Moving into the Indo-China peninsula, the plant is naturally occurring in Thailand. Finally, its geographical range includes the country of Vietnam.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Lobelia seguinii is characterized by its specialization within high-altitude montane environments, where it occupies a specific niche defined by strict altitudinal parameters. This species thrives within a precise elevational range, typically occurring at altitudes starting from a minimum of 1900 m AMSL and extending up to a maximum of 2600 m AMSL. Such a distribution suggests an adaptation to the cooler temperatures, increased ultraviolet radiation, and distinct moisture regimes associated with these mid-to-high mountain ecosystems. Its presence is closely tied to the environmental conditions found within this 700-meter vertical band, making it a component of specialized high-elevation floral communities.

Elevational range max:

2600 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1900 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Lobelia seguinii is characterized by a growth strategy classified as a chamaephyte, meaning its perennating buds are located close to or just above the soil surface. This life form allows the species to persist through varying environmental conditions by maintaining a low-profile structure that offers protection against external stressors. Throughout its biological cycle, the plant transitions through developmental stages that facilitate survival in its specific ecological niche, utilizing its specialized growth habit to manage resource allocation between vegetative expansion and reproductive efforts. As a perennial organism with this specific life form, it relies on its ability to regenerate from these low-set buds, ensuring its continued presence in the habitat across different growing seasons.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Lobelia seguinii is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its vegetative development. It functions as a terrestrial plant, growing primarily in soil-based environments rather than as an epiphyte. In terms of its climbing habit, it is classified as a self-supporting climber, meaning it does not rely on a host for nutrients and can maintain its position without being an obligatory parasite, remaining entirely independent in its ecological interactions.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Lobelia seguinii is primarily driven by its seed production mechanism, characterized by extremely minute and uniform seed dimensions. The reproductive output of this species is defined by a highly consistent seed mass, with the mean seed mass recorded at 1e-05 g. This consistency is further evidenced by the fact that both the maximum and minimum seed mass values are also measured at 1e-05 g, indicating a lack of significant variance in the weight of the individual seeds produced. Such minimal seed mass suggests that the plant produces a large quantity of lightweight seeds, likely facilitating efficient dispersal within its natural habitat.

Seed mass mean:

1e-05 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Lobelia seguinii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lobeline.

lobeline

1. Genomics

Conditions

Lobelia seguinii has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include respiratory diseases.

Respiratory diseases

1. Genomics