Peucedanum longshengense

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

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

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is specifically native to a limited geographical region. According to botanical records, its natural occurrence is restricted to China. Within the country, it is primarily located in the Southeast. This specific distribution pattern suggests a preference for the unique environmental conditions found in that area. Consequently, its presence is localized rather than widespread across the continent.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Peucedanum longshengense is characterized by its specific distribution across varied montane altitudinal gradients. This species inhabits diverse topographical zones, maintaining a broad elevational range that spans from a minimum of 800 m AMSL to a maximum of 2100 m AMSL. Within these habitats, the plant reaches its optimal ecological niche at a mean elevation of approximately 1450 m AMSL, suggesting a preference for mid-altitude environments that likely provide specific temperature and moisture regimes necessary for its growth and medicinal potency.

Elevational range max:

2100 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1450 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

800 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Peucedanum longshengense is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle within a single year. As a perennial, it establishes a stable presence in its habitat, developing robust root systems that support long-term survival and the ability to regrow after periods of dormancy. This lifecycle strategy enables the plant to accumulate resources over time, facilitating more substantial reproductive efforts in subsequent years compared to annual or biennial species. Through this extended lifespan, Peucedanum longshengense can navigate seasonal environmental fluctuations, maintaining a consistent presence within its specific ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Peucedanum longshengense is characterized by its stature, with the plant reaching a height that typically averages 0.75 m. Depending on environmental conditions and growth stage, the plant height varies within a specific range, with minimum measurements recorded at 0.5 m and maximum heights extending up to 1 m.

Plant height max:

1 m

Plant height mean:

0.75 m

Plant height min:

0.5 m

Reproduction

The reproduction of Peucedanum longshengense is characterized by the development of an inflorescence that typically measures between 0.03 m and 0.07 m in length. Following pollination, the plant produces fruits that exhibit highly consistent dimensions, showing no variance between their minimum, mean, and maximum measurements. Specifically, the fruit maintains a uniform length of 0.6 cm and a consistent width of 0.3 cm, ensuring a standardized morphology for seed dispersal throughout its reproductive cycle.

Fruit length max:

0.6 cm

Fruit width max:

0.3 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.07 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.03 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Peucedanum longshengense has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include mannitol.

mannitol

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica