Phlojodicarpus sibiricus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Phlojodicarpus microcarpus
• Phlojodicarpus eudahuricus
• Phlojodicarpus baicalensis
• Phlojodicarpus popovii
• Angelica sibirica

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Phlojodicarpus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the vast expanse of Siberia. Its presence is documented across several key administrative regions including Buryatiya and Chita. Furthermore, the species can be found thriving in the territories of Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk. The distribution also extends further north into the remote areas of Yakutiya. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's affinity for the diverse Siberian landscape.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Phlojodicarpus sibiricus is characterized by its remarkable adaptability to diverse and often challenging landscapes. This species thrives in a wide variety of terrains, ranging from the shifting environments of sand dunes to the stable, complex structures of forests. It is frequently found colonizing steppe environments and rocky, stony places, demonstrating a resilience to different soil compositions and moisture levels. Furthermore, its distribution extends to mountainous regions, indicating an ability to withstand varying altitudes and thermal regimes. Whether navigating the nutrient-poor conditions of sandy substrates or the competitive ecosystems of montane and forested zones, the plant maintains a broad ecological niche across its natural range.

Habitat :

dunes, forest, mountains, sand, steppe, stony places

Life history

The life history of Phlojodicarpus sibiricus is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it lives for multiple years rather than completing its life cycle in a single growing season. As a perennial species, it establishes a persistent presence in its natural habitat, often relying on stable root systems or underground structures to survive through varying environmental conditions and seasonal changes. This long-lived growth habit allows the plant to accumulate biomass over several years, contributing to its resilience and ability to reproduce multiple times throughout its lifespan.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Phlojodicarpus sibiricus is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, exhibiting a strictly non-woody structure throughout its development. As an independent organism, it does not function as a parasite, maintaining its own nutritional processes. The plant is terrestrial in its habitat preference rather than aquatic or semiaquatic. In terms of stature, it is a relatively low-growing species with a height that ranges from a minimum of 0.15 m to a maximum of 0.7 m, maintaining an average plant height of approximately 0.375 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.7 m

Plant height mean:

0.375 m

Plant height min:

0.15 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Phlojodicarpus sibiricus is characterized by a specific flowering window and the development of small, compact fruits. The flowering period typically commences in June and concludes in July. During this stage, the plant produces inflorescences that range in length from a minimum of 0.03 m to a maximum of 0.09 m. Following pollination, the fruit develops with measurable dimensions; the fruit length varies from a minimum of 0.6 cm to a maximum of 0.7 cm, with a mean length of 0.65 cm. Similarly, the fruit width ranges from a minimum of 0.4 cm to a maximum of 0.5 cm, maintaining an average width of 0.45 cm.

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Jul

Fruit length max:

0.7 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.65 cm

Fruit length min:

0.6 cm

Fruit width max:

0.5 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.45 cm

Fruit width min:

0.4 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.09 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.03 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Phlojodicarpus sibiricus 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. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Phlojodicarpus sibiricus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Osthenol, coumarin.

Osthenol

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

coumarin

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Phlojodicarpus sibiricus has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include root extracts.

Root extracts

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)