Patrinia monandra

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Patrinia monandra var. formosana
• Patrinia monandra var. sinensis
• Patrinia punctiflora
• Patrinia punctiflora var. robusta
• Patrinia formosana
• Fedia monandra
• Clarkeifedia monandra
• Patrinia pentandra

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Patrinia monandra, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Dipsacales and the family Caprifoliaceae. Its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with the genus Patrinia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several distinct regions of East Asia. Within mainland China, its distribution is quite extensive, covering the South-Central and North-Central provinces. It can also be found throughout the Manchuria region and across the Southeast part of the country. Beyond the mainland, the species is also documented in the island territory of Taiwan. Together, these locations define the primary natural range of Patrinia monandra.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Patrinia monandra is characterized by its presence within specific montane environments, where it thrives across a defined vertical gradient. This species is distributed within an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 1350 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 3000 m AMSL. Occupying these mid-to-high altitude zones, the plant is adapted to the distinct climatic conditions, temperature fluctuations, and soil compositions found within these altitudinal belts.

Elevational range max:

3000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1350 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Patrinia monandra is characterized by a biennial lifecycle, meaning the plant typically completes its biological development over a period of two years. During its first year, the plant focuses on vegetative growth, establishing a foundational root system and developing low-lying foliage. In its second year, the plant transitions into its reproductive phase, producing flowering stalks and seeds before eventually completing its life cycle.

Lifecycle :

biennial

Morphology

The morphology of Patrinia monandra is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically categorized as a forb. This plant exhibits a self-supporting habit, functioning as a self-supporting structure rather than acting as a liana or vine. In terms of its ecological positioning and substrate relationship, it is a terrestrial species, lacking any obligatory or facultative epiphytic qualities. Furthermore, it is an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies, and its life cycle is defined by its non-woody, herbaceous composition.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Patrinia monandra involves complex mechanisms for seed production and distribution within its ecosystem. The plant utilizes multiple dispersal syndromes to ensure the propagation of its species, exhibiting a versatile strategy that includes anemochorous, zoochorous, autochorous, hydrochorous, and unspecialized methods. By employing anemochory, the plant relies on wind currents to carry its seeds to new locations, while zoochory leverages animal movement for transport. Additionally, the plant utilizes autochory for self-dispersal, hydrochory for water-based movement, and unspecialized mechanisms that do not rely on a single specific vector, providing a robust reproductive advantage across diverse environmental conditions.

Dispersal syndrome :

anemochorous

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Patrinia monandra has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Sedative.

Sedative

1. Scientific reports

Conditions

Patrinia monandra has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include sedative.

Sedative

1. Scientific reports