Peucedanum dissolutum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Angelica dissoluta

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae, falling under the genus Peucedanum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. It is native to the region of China South-Central. Within this specific territory, its natural habitats are confined to localized environments. This restricted distribution suggests that the species may be sensitive to particular climatic conditions found in that area. Consequently, understanding its presence in South-Central China is vital for its botanical study.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Peucedanum dissolutum is characterized by its specific distribution within high-altitude mountainous environments, where it occupies a distinct vertical niche. This species is typically found across a broad altitudinal gradient, ranging from a minimum elevation of 1100 m AMSL to a maximum of 2200 m AMSL. Throughout its habitat, the plant maintains a mean elevation of approximately 1650 m AMSL, suggesting a preference for mid-to-high montane zones. These elevation parameters indicate that the species is adapted to the specific climatic conditions, soil compositions, and moisture regimes prevalent in these subalpine or alpine transition zones.

Elevational range max:

2200 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1650 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1100 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Peucedanum dissolutum is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. Unlike annuals that complete their life cycle in a single year or biennials that require two, this species maintains a long-term presence, often developing a robust root system that supports its survival through seasonal shifts. This perennial nature enables the plant to accumulate energy reserves, facilitating repeated reproductive cycles and ensuring a more stable population within its specific ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Peucedanum dissolutum is characterized by its stature, which typically ranges from a minimum height of 0.5 m to a maximum height of 0.8 m, resulting in an average plant height of 0.65 m.

Plant height max:

0.8 m

Plant height mean:

0.65 m

Plant height min:

0.5 m

Reproduction

The reproduction of Peucedanum dissolutum is characterized by the development of specific fruit structures that exhibit measurable morphological variation. The fruits produced by this species typically range in length from a minimum of 0.65 cm to a maximum of 0.8 cm, with an average fruit length of 0.725 cm. In terms of width, the fruits demonstrate a narrow profile, with measurements spanning from a minimum of 0.35 cm to a maximum of 0.42 cm, resulting in a mean fruit width of 0.385 cm. These precise dimensions in fruit size are critical indicators of the plant's reproductive output and successful seed dispersal.

Fruit length max:

0.8 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.725 cm

Fruit length min:

0.65 cm

Fruit width max:

0.42 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.385 cm

Fruit width min:

0.35 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Peucedanum dissolutum 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. Journal of Asian natural products research

Chemicals

Peucedanum dissolutum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3'(R)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-3',4'-dihydroxanthyletin, Prim-O-glucosylcimifugin.

3'(R)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-3',4'-dihydroxanthyletin

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Prim-O-glucosylcimifugin

1. Journal of Asian natural products research