Dense leaf Crazyweed

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Dense leaf Crazyweed

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Oxytropis verticillaris
• Aragallus verticillaris
• Oxytropis myriophylloides
• Spiesia myriophylla
• Phaca myriophylla
• Oxytropis davidi

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Oxytropis myriophyllas, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and the genus Oxytropis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several distinct regions of Northern Asia. In the Siberian territory, its distribution includes the areas of Buryatiya and Chita. Moving further east, the species is found within the Russian Far East, specifically in the Amur and Primorye regions. Additionally, its habitat extends into the Inner Mongolia region of China. Together, these locations define the natural ecological boundaries where the species can be located.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Oxytropis myriophyllas is defined by its specialized adaptation to rugged, high-altitude environments. This species is primarily found inhabiting mountainous regions, where it thrives in demanding terrains such as sandy substrates and stony places. Its ability to colonize these nutrient-poor and unstable geological formations suggests a high tolerance for rocky, well-drained soils and the extreme environmental fluctuations characteristic of montane ecosystems.

Habitat :

mountains, sand, stony places

Life history

The life history of Oxytropis myriophyllia is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it maintains its vegetative structures and continues to live through multiple growing seasons. Unlike annuals that complete their cycle in a single year or biennials that require two years to flower, this species establishes a long-term presence in its habitat, often developing more robust root systems over time to support its reproductive efforts across successive years. This perennial lifecycle allows the plant to endure varying environmental conditions and invest energy into sustained growth and periodic flowering cycles.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Oxytropis myriophylla is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb and forb, functioning as an independent organism without parasitic tendencies. It is a terrestrial species that maintains a self-supporting structure rather than acting as a climber, liana, or vine. The plant is relatively diminutive in stature, with a height ranging from a minimum of 0.06 m to a maximum of 0.22 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.22 m

Plant height min:

0.06 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Oxytropis myriophyllas is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency in its native environment. Morphologically, the plant exhibits specific leaf characteristics that support its physiological functions, featuring elliptic leaf forms with entire margins. Furthermore, the plant lacks specialized defensive structures on its foliage, as it possesses no leaf thorns and no leaf spines.

Leaf form :

elliptic

Leaf margin :

entire

Leaf spines :

no

Leaf thorns :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Oxytropis myriophyllas is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering window that facilitates its pollination process. The plant enters its flowering stage in June, marking the commencement of its reproductive cycle for the season. This flowering period continues through the subsequent month, eventually reaching its conclusion in July. This concentrated temporal window for blooming ensures that the plant's reproductive efforts are synchronized within these specific mid-year months.

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Jul

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Oxytropis myriophylla has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (6R,9R)-Roseoside, (6R,9S)-Roseoside, Myriophylloside B, Myriophylloside C, Myriophylloside D.

(6R,9R)-Roseoside

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

(6R,9S)-Roseoside

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Myriophylloside B

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Myriophylloside C

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Myriophylloside D

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Myriophylloside E

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Myriophylloside F

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

adenosine

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Conditions

Oxytropis myriophylla has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammation.

Inflammation

1. Frontiers in plant science