Peucedanum wulongense

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and 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, known scientifically as Peucedanum wuulongense, possesses a specific and localized geographical range. Its occurrence is primarily documented within the borders of China. More specifically, the species is found inhabiting the South-Central region of the country. This distribution pattern suggests that the plant thrives under the particular climatic and environmental conditions found in these provinces. Consequently, understanding this regional presence is essential for studying its natural habitat and conservation needs.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Peucedanum wulongense is defined by its highly specialized habitat requirements, specifically within a very narrow altitudinal band. This species exhibits a precise elevational range that is concentrated at a fixed altitude, with its minimum, mean, and maximum elevation all recorded at 580 m AMSL. Such a restricted vertical distribution suggests that the plant is adapted to a specific set of microclimatic conditions, including particular temperature regimes and moisture availability, found exclusively at this level above mean sea level. This lack of altitudinal variance indicates a niche specialization that likely limits its natural distribution to very specific topographical or environmental zones within its geographic range.

Elevational range max:

580 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Peucedanum wulongense is characterized by its status as a perennial species, meaning it completes its life cycle over several years rather than within a single growing season. As a perennial, the plant establishes a robust root system that allows it to survive through dormant periods, enabling it to regrow and reproduce across multiple successive seasons. This long-term survival strategy enables the plant to navigate fluctuating environmental conditions, investing energy into both vegetative persistence and periodic reproductive phases.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Peucedanum wuulongense is characterized by its structural growth patterns and vegetative dimensions, most notably reaching a plant height with a mean value of approximately 1 m. The plant typically exhibits an erect growth habit consistent with its stature, featuring specialized foliage and reproductive structures typical of the Apiaceae family. Its physical form is defined by this central verticality, which supports the development of its stems and subsequent inflorescence.

Plant height mean:

1 m

Physiology

The physiological architecture of the foliage in Peucedanum wulongense is characterized by highly specific dimensional parameters that govern its surface area and photosynthetic potential. The leaf morphology exhibits significant variability, with leaf lengths ranging from a minimum of 1 cm to a maximum of 2 cm, maintaining a mean length of approximately 1.5 cm. This longitudinal dimension is paired with a narrow transverse profile, where leaf widths fluctuate between a minimum of 0.3 cm and a maximum of 0.5 cm, resulting in a mean width of 0.4 cm. These precise morphological constraints suggest a specialized adaptation in leaf structure, optimizing the plant's ability to manage gas exchange and transpiration within its specific ecological niche.

Leaf length max:

2 cm

Leaf length mean:

1.5 cm

Leaf length min:

1 cm

Leaf width max:

0.5 cm

Leaf width mean:

0.4 cm

Leaf width min:

0.3 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Peucedanum wulongense is characterized by the development of inflorescences that vary in length, ranging from a minimum of 0.01 m to a maximum of 0.08 m. Following pollination, the plant produces small fruits with specific morphological dimensions. The length of these fruits typically falls between a minimum of 0.3 cm and a maximum of 0.4 cm, with a calculated mean length of 0.35 cm. In terms of width, the fruits exhibit a range from 0.25 cm to 0.3 cm, maintaining an average width of 0.275 cm.

Fruit length max:

0.4 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.35 cm

Fruit length min:

0.3 cm

Fruit width max:

0.3 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.275 cm

Fruit width min:

0.25 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.08 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.01 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Peucedanum wulongense 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 wulongense has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-trans-khellactone, (-)-Anomalin, (-)-Smyrinol, Umbelliferone, Wulongensin A.

(+)-trans-khellactone

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

(-)-Anomalin

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

(-)-Smyrinol

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Umbelliferone

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Wulongensin A

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Preparations

Peucedanum wulongense has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include root.

Root

1. Journal of Asian natural products research