Monochasma savatieri

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

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 Lamiales, it is classified under the family Orobanchaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Monochasma, and its species name, Monochasma savatieri.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is found across several specific regions within East Asia. In China, its presence is documented throughout the South-Central provinces. It is also distributed across the Southeast regions of China. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the island nation of Japan. Collectively, these areas define the primary geographical footprint of Monochasma savatieri.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Monochasma savatieri is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. Unlike annuals that complete their life cycle in a single year or biennials that require two years, this perennial lifecycle enables the plant to establish a more stable presence within its ecological niche, often developing robust root systems or vegetative structures that support long-term survival. This extended lifespan facilitates repeated reproductive efforts over time, contributing to its ability to maintain populations within its specific habitat.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Monochasma savatieri is characterized by its stature as a non-woody herb. This plant exhibits a self-supporting growth habit and does not function as a climber. In terms of physical dimensions, the plant maintains a relatively low profile, with a mean height of 0.19 m, typically ranging from a minimum of 0.15 m to a maximum of 0.23 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.23 m

Plant height mean:

0.19 m

Plant height min:

0.15 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiological characteristics of the leaf structure in Monochasma savatieri exhibit significant morphological variability, particularly regarding its dimensions. The leaf length follows a specific distribution, with a minimum measurement of 1.2 cm, a mean length of 1.6 cm, and reaching a maximum of 2 cm. In conjunction with these longitudinal dimensions, the leaf width displays a distinct range, starting from a minimum width of 0.2 cm and extending to a maximum width of 2.5 cm. This variance in leaf geometry suggests a highly adaptable physiological framework for surface area optimization.

Leaf length max:

2 cm

Leaf length mean:

1.6 cm

Leaf length min:

1.2 cm

Leaf width max:

2.5 cm

Leaf width min:

0.2 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Monochasma savatieri has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. BMC plant biology

Chemicals

Monochasma savatieri has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Abscisic acid (ABA).

Abscisic acid (ABA)

1. BMC plant biology

Activities

Monochasma savatieri has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Antimicrobial

1. PeerJ

Antioxidant

1. PeerJ

Conditions

Monochasma savatieri has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. PeerJ