Lonicera hypoglauca

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Lonicera rubropunctata
• Lonicera hypoglauca subsp. nudiflora
• Caprifolium hypoglaucum
• Caprifolium mollissimum
• Lonicera hypoglauca f. pulchra
• Lonicera buergeriana
• Lonicera affinis var. hypoglauca
• Lonicera affinis var. pubescens

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Dipsacales, it is further categorized into the family Caprifoliaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Lonicera.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning several regions across East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its distribution covers both the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species is also found in parts of Eastern Asia, specifically in Japan and Taiwan. Additionally, its presence extends into the Indo-China region, where it can be located in Vietnam. Collectively, these areas define the natural habitat where Lonicera hypoglauca grows.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Lonicera hypoglauca is defined by its specialized niche within montane ecosystems, where it thrives across a specific altitudinal gradient. This species is primarily distributed within an elevational range that spans from a minimum of 1000 m AMSL to a maximum of 1800 m AMSL. Occupying these mid-to-high altitude zones, the plant is adapted to the specific microclimates, temperature fluctuations, and moisture availability characteristic of these elevations, which dictate its growth patterns and distribution within its natural habitat.

Elevational range max:

1800 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1000 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Lonicera hypoglauca is characterized by its growth form, which is classified as a tree. This woody structure supports its complex architectural development, distinguishing it from herbaceous or strictly shrubby species. The plant's physical structure is defined by its lignified stems and branching patterns consistent with a tree habit, providing the necessary framework for its foliage and reproductive organs.

Growth form :

tree

Physiology

The physiology of Lonicera hypoglauca is fundamentally characterized by its metabolic processes, most notably its utilization of the C3 photosynthetic pathway. As a C3 plant, its carbon fixation process occurs primarily through the Calvin cycle, where the enzyme RuBisCO facilitates the initial carboxylation of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate to produce 3-phosphoglycerate. This metabolic strategy dictates its physiological response to environmental variables, such as temperature and water availability, as the plant must balance efficient carbon assimilation with the risk of photorespiration. The efficiency of its energy conversion and biomass production is intrinsically linked to this C3 mechanism, influencing its transpiration rates and overall resource allocation during various stages of its growth cycle.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Lonicera hypoglauca has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, leaf.

Flower

1. Phytochemistry reviews : proceedings of the Phytochemical Society of Europe

Leaf

1. Metabolites

Chemicals

Lonicera hypoglauca has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-hydroxy-5,3',4',5'-tetramethoxyflavone, Bioflavonoids, polyphenols.

7-hydroxy-5,3',4',5'-tetramethoxyflavone

1. Metabolites

Bioflavonoids

1. Metabolites

polyphenols

1. Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology

Conditions

Lonicera hypoglauca has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Colitis, inflammation.

Colitis

1. Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology

Inflammation

1. Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology

Preparations

Lonicera hypoglauca has 2 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic extracts, extracts.

Ethanolic extracts

1. Metabolites

Extracts

1. Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology