Oreoseris delavayi

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Gerbera uncinata
• Gerbera delavayi

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Oreoseris delaavayi, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Oreoseris.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within certain regions of Asia. In China, it is primarily found throughout the South-Central territories. Its range also extends into the Indo-China region. Specifically, the species is documented to grow within Thailand. These locations define the natural habitat where the plant can be located.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Oreoseris delavayi is defined by its specialized adaptation to high-altitude montane environments, where it thrives within a specific vertical distribution. This species is typically found in alpine or sub-alpine zones, occupying an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 1800 m AMSL. As the terrain ascends, the plant reaches a mean elevation of approximately 2500 m AMSL, representing its most characteristic habitat. The upper limits of its ecological niche extend significantly higher, reaching a maximum elevation of 3200 m AMSL, where it must withstand the more rigorous climatic conditions associated with higher mountain peaks.

Elevational range max:

3200 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

2500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1800 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Oreoseris delaavayi is characterized by its status as a perennial species, meaning it maintains its existence through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle within a single year. As a perennial, the plant establishes a persistent root system or basal structure that allows it to survive periods of dormancy and regrow during favorable environmental conditions. This long-term survival strategy enables the plant to accumulate resources over time, often leading to more robust flowering and reproductive efforts in successive years compared to annual or biennial counterparts. Throughout its life cycle, the plant undergoes seasonal transitions, emerging from dormancy to engage in vegetative growth and eventual reproduction, ensuring its continued presence within its ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Oreoseris delaavayi is characterized by its growth form as a herb, existing primarily as a non-woody organism. In terms of its structural habit, the plant functions as a self-supporting climber, meaning it possesses the necessary structural integrity to ascend or spread without relying on external supports for its primary orientation.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Oreoseris delavayi has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Antimicrobial

1. Frontiers in plant science

Antioxidant

1. Frontiers in plant science

Preparations

Oreoseris delavayi has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 50% ethanol extract, whole plant.

50% ethanol extract

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Whole plant

1. Natural product research