Lycopus uniflorus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed throughout specific regions of the Russian Far East. It can be found growing in the Amur region, where it inhabits local ecosystems. The species also extends its range across the Khabarovsk and Primorye territories. Furthermore, its geographical presence includes the Kamchatka Peninsula. Finally, the distribution of Lycopus uniiflorus reaches the Kuril Islands.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Lycopus uniflorus is defined by its preference for highly hydrated environments, where it typically thrives in meadows characterized by wet soil conditions. This species is commonly found colonizing shores and the fringes of water bodies, where constant moisture is available to support its growth. Additionally, it integrates into the understory of shrubberies, utilizing the dappled light and moisture-retentive organic matter found within these dense vegetative patches.

Habitat :

meadows: wet, shores, shrubberies

Life history

The life history of Lycopus uniiflorus is characterized by its classification as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural growth strategy and survival mechanism, the species functions as a hemicryptophyte, meaning its perennial buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or soil during unfavorable environmental conditions. This hemicryptophytic life form ensures the plant's longevity and ability to regenerate annually from these protected basal buds.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Lycopus uniflorus is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb and forb. This species typically exhibits a prostrate shoot orientation, allowing it to spread across its environment. It is a self-supporting plant that does not function as a climber, liana, or vine, and it grows as an independent organism rather than a parasite or epiphyte, maintaining a terrestrial existence despite its ability to inhabit aquactic, semiaquatic, or terrestrial habitats. In terms of stature, the plant is relatively diminutive, with a height ranging from a minimum of 0.1 m to a maximum of 0.4 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.4 m

Plant height min:

0.1 m

Shoot orientation :

prostrate

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Lycopus uniflorus is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering window and the production of minute seeds. The flowering period typically begins in July and concludes in August, though the timing can be variable. Following pollination, the plant produces seeds with a very small mass; the average seed mass is approximately 0.0002165 g, with recorded values ranging from a minimum of 0.000183 g to a maximum of 0.00025 g.

Flowering time :

Jul

Flowering time :

Aug

Seed mass max:

0.00025 g

Seed mass mean:

0.0002165 g

Seed mass min:

0.000183 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Lycopus uniflorus has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-OCTEN-3-OL, ALPHA-PINENE, BETA-PHELLANDRENE, BETA-PINENE, DELTA-CADINENE.

1-OCTEN-3-OL

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ALPHA-PINENE

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BETA-PHELLANDRENE

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BETA-PINENE

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DELTA-CADINENE

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EO

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Elemol

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GAMMA-CADINENE

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Germacrene D

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LIMONENE

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Activities

Lycopus uniflorus has 99 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allelochemic.

ACE-Inhibitor

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AChE-Inhibitor

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Acaricide

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Allelochemic

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Allelopathic

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Allergenic

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Analgesic

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Antiacetylcholinesterase

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Antiacne

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