Perideridia gairdneri

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution restricted to certain regions of the western United States. In the northwestern part of the country, it can be found growing within the state of Oregon. Moving southward, its range extends into the southwestern United States. Specifically, the plant is documented to inhabit various areas across California. Therefore, its natural habitat is concentrated within these two distinct western states.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Perideridia gaillardneri is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing the plant to persist across multiple growing seasons. As a perennial, it establishes a stable presence in its habitat, often relying on underground structures to survive dormant periods between active growth cycles. This longevity enables the plant to accumulate resources over time, contributing to its reproductive success and long-term survival within its ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Perideridia gaertneri is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically classified as a forb. The plant typically reaches an average height of approximately 1.2 m. It is a terrestrial species, functioning as an independent organism rather than a parasite or an epiphyte. Regarding its structural support, the plant is self-supporting, lacking the climbing tendencies of lianas or vines.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

1.2 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Perideridia gaillardii is characterized by the production of minute seeds that exhibit significant variation in individual mass. On average, the seeds possess a mass of approximately 0.0011496665 g, reflecting a specialized reproductive strategy optimized for dispersal. The range of seed sizes is notably diverse, with the smallest recorded individuals weighing as little as 0.000516 g, while the largest seeds reach a maximum mass of 0.00205 g. This variation in seed mass suggests a distribution of resources that may influence germination success and seedling establishment within its ecological niche.

Seed mass max:

0.00205 g

Seed mass mean:

0.0011496665 g

Seed mass min:

0.000516 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Perideridia gairdneri has 28 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CALCIUM, FAT, GLUTAMIC ACID, IRON, Isoleucine.

CALCIUM

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FAT

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GLUTAMIC ACID

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IRON

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Isoleucine

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MAGNESIUM

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PHOSPHORUS

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POTASSIUM

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STARCH

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Sugars

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Activities

Perideridia gairdneri has 257 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Absorbent, Acidulant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Analgesic.

Absorbent

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Acidulant

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Allergenic

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Analgesic

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Androgenic?

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Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker

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AntiADD

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AntiAGE

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AntiCFS

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Preparations

Perideridia gairdneri has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanolic extracts.

Methanolic extracts

1. Veterinary parasitology