Lomatogonium carinthiacum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pleurogyne carinthiaca
• Swertia carinthiaca
• Eyrythalia carinthiaca
• Gentiana carinthiaca
• Gentianella carinthiaca

Regional and Traditional Names

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 Gentianales, it is classified under the family Gentianaceae. Specifically, it is identified by its genus, Lomatogonium, and its species name, Lomatogonium carinthiacum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the territories of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Its presence also extends into Southeastern Europe, where it inhabits parts of Italy. Additionally, the species is recorded in the country of Romania. Collectively, these locations define the primary geographical range of this medicinal species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Lomatogonium carinathiacum is characterized by its preference for meadow habitats, where it thrives within specific montane and alpine environmental conditions. This species exhibits a broad altitudinal distribution, spanning a significant vertical gradient that begins at an elevation of 430 m AMSL and extends to a maximum of 5400 m AMSL. Across its various ecological niches, the plant maintains an average elevation of approximately 2915 m AMSL, reflecting its ability to adapt to both lower-altitude meadow ecosystems and the extreme conditions found at high-altitude peaks.

Elevational range max:

5400 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

2915 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

430 m AMSL

Habitat :

meadows

Life history

The life history of Lomatogonium carinathiacum is characterized by an annual lifecycle, meaning the plant completes its entire developmental process from germination to seed production within a single growing season. As a therophyte, it survives unfavorable conditions through the production of seeds, rather than maintaining perennial vegetative structures. This plant exhibits a deciduous nature, shedding its foliage as it reaches the end of its seasonal cycle. Its growth strategy is strictly defined by its classification as a therophyte, relying on rapid seasonal development to ensure reproductive success before the onset of dormant periods.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Life form :

therophyte

Lifecycle :

annual

Morphology

The morphology of Lomatium carinatum (noted as Lomatogonium carinthiacum) is characterized by its growth as a non-woody herb. It functions as an independent organism, lacking parasitic tendencies, and is categorized as a self-supporting plant rather than a climber. In terms of stature, the plant exhibits significant variability in height, ranging from a minimum of 0.01 m to a maximum of 0.3 m, with a mean plant height recorded at approximately 0.8525 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.3 m

Plant height mean:

0.8525 m

Plant height min:

0.01 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Lomatium cariniense is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency in its native environment. The plant's vegetative morphology is defined by specific leaf dimensions that support its physiological functions, exhibiting a mean leaf length of 1.2 cm and a range that extends from a minimum of 0.4 cm to a maximum of 2 cm. Correspondingly, the leaf width shows significant variation, with a mean width of 0.5 cm, fluctuating between a minimum of 0.3 cm and a maximum of 0.7 cm. These precise leaf measurements reflect the structural adaptations used to optimize gas exchange and light interception within the constraints of its C3 metabolic framework.

Leaf length max:

2 cm

Leaf length mean:

1.2 cm

Leaf length min:

0.4 cm

Leaf width max:

0.7 cm

Leaf width mean:

0.5 cm

Leaf width min:

0.3 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Lomatium carinativum is characterized by a sexual reproductive strategy involving bisexual flowers, which allow for both self-fertilization and cross-pollination. The flowering period for this species occurs during the late summer and autumn, specifically beginning in August and continuing through October. Regarding the distribution of its progeny, the plant utilizes an autochorous dispersal syndrome, meaning the seeds are dispersed by mechanisms inherent to the plant itself rather than relying on external agents like wind, water, or animals.

Dispersal syndrome :

autochorous

Flowering time :

Aug

Flowering time :

Oct

Reproduction sexual :

bisexual

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Lomatogonium carinthiacum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Secoiridoids.

Secoiridoids

1. Fitoterapia