Common Lamiophlomis

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Common Lamiophlomis

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Lamiophlomis rotata subsp. bhutanica
• Lamiophlomis rotata
• Phlomis rotata
• Phlomis rotata subsp. bhutanica
• Lamiophlomis rotata var. subglabra
• Lamiophlomis rotata f. albiflora

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. It is classified within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Phlomoides, specifically the species Phlomoides rotaata.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central areas to the North-Central provinces. Its presence is also documented in the high-altitude territories of Qinghai and Tibet. Beyond mainland China, the species extends into the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, it inhabits the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Phlomoides rotaata is characterized by its adaptation to high-altitude alpine environments, specifically occupying a specialized niche within montane and subalpine ecosystems. This species thrives within a distinct vertical distribution, ranging from a minimum elevation of 3700 m AMSL to a maximum elevation of 5000 m AMSL. Such an elevational range indicates that the plant is highly specialized for life in extreme, high-mountain habitats, where it must contend with intense solar radiation, significant diurnal temperature fluctuations, and potentially thin, rocky soils. Its presence in these high-altitude zones suggests a resilience to low atmospheric pressure and a requirement for the specific climatic conditions found in these rarefied environments.

Elevational range max:

5000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

3700 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Phlomoides rotaata is characterized by its classification as a perennial species, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural development and survival strategy, the plant functions as a hemicryptophyte, meaning its perennial buds are located at or just below the soil surface, protected by leaf litter or organic matter during unfavorable conditions. This hemicryptophytic life form ensures its stability and ability to regenerate seasonally within its natural habitat.

Life form :

hemicryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Phlomoides rotaata is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb and specifically a forb. It functions as an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor as an epiphyte, maintaining a terrestrial existence. The plant is self-supporting in its structure, lacking the climbing mechanisms found in lianas or vines, as it does not require external support to maintain its upright posture.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Phlomoides rotaata is primarily driven by the production of seeds, which serve as the fundamental unit for its propagation and dispersal. The reproductive process culminates in the development of seeds characterized by a specific physical profile, where the recorded seed mass mean is 0.1249 g. This weight is a critical factor in determining the plant's dispersal mechanisms and its ability to establish itself in suitable ecological niches. The successful completion of its reproductive cycle ensures the continuity of the species through the seasonal release of these seeds into the environment.

Seed mass mean:

0.1249 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Phlomoides rotata has 3 reported plant parts identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, leaf, stem.

Root

1. Natural product research
2. Journal of plant physiology
3. International journal of molecular sciences
4. Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology
5. Microorganisms

Leaf

1. Frontiers in plant science
2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
3. Journal of plant physiology
4. Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology

Stem

1. Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology

Chemicals

Phlomoides rotata has 44 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Penstemoside, Shanzhiside methyl ester, 2,3-Secoporrigenin, 6-O-Acetylshanzhiside Methyl Ester.

Flavonoids

1. RSC advances
2. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
3. Journal of plant physiology
4. International journal of molecular sciences

Penstemoside

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
2. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Shanzhiside methyl ester

1. Frontiers in pharmacology
2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

2,3-Secoporrigenin

1. Frontiers in plant science

6-O-Acetylshanzhiside Methyl Ester

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

6-O-acetyl shanzhiside methylester

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

8-Epideoxyloganic acid

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

8-O-Acetyl shanzhiside methyl ester

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

8-O-Acetylshanzhiside methyl ester

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

8-O-acetyl shanzhiside methylester

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Activities

Phlomoides rotata has 5 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant, Hemostatic, Antitumor, Hepatoprotective.

Analgesic

1. Frontiers in pharmacology
2. Frontiers in plant science
3. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
4. Scientific data

Antioxidant

1. RSC advances
2. International journal of molecular sciences
3. Microorganisms

Hemostatic

1. Frontiers in pharmacology
2. International journal of molecular sciences
3. Microorganisms

Antitumor

1. International journal of molecular sciences
2. Microorganisms

Hepatoprotective

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Phlomoides rotata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, inflammation, tumor.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations