Pimpinella candolleana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Carum candolleanum

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Apiales and is a member of the Apiaceae family. Finally, it is identified by the genus Pimpinella, specifically as the species Pimpinella candolleana.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found spanning both the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends significantly into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within India. Additionally, the species is documented throughout the Indo-China region, particularly in Vietnam. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive across various subtropical environments.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Pimpinella candolleana is defined by its specific distribution across high-altitude montane environments, where it occupies a broad vertical gradient. This species thrives within a significant altitudinal span, ranging from a minimum elevation of 1,350 m AMSL to a maximum of 3,500 m AMSL. Throughout its habitat, the plant maintains a mean elevation of approximately 2,425 m AMSL, suggesting a strong ecological preference for mid-to-high elevation zones often characterized by specialized mountain microclimates.

Elevational range max:

3500 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

2425 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1350 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Pimpinella candolleana is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it undergoes multiple growing seasons and persists in its environment over several years. Unlike annuals that complete their life cycle in a single season or biennials that require two, this species maintains a lasting presence in its native habitat, typically involving a cycle of vegetative growth followed by seasonal flowering and seed production. This perennial nature allows the plant to establish more robust root systems over time, providing the resilience necessary to survive varying environmental conditions and repeat its reproductive stages throughout its lifespan.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Pimpinella candolleana is characterized by a variable growth habit, with its stature ranging from a low-growing profile of 0.1 m to a more robust height of up to 1 m. On average, the plant maintains a height of approximately 0.55 m, reflecting its adaptability to its environmental conditions.

Plant height max:

1 m

Plant height mean:

0.55 m

Plant height min:

0.1 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Pimpinella candolleana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ar-Curcumene, alpha-Zingiberene, beta-Bisabolene, beta-Sesquiphellandrene, trans-beta-Farnesene.

Ar-Curcumene

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

alpha-Zingiberene

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

beta-Bisabolene

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

beta-Sesquiphellandrene

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

trans-beta-Farnesene

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Preparations

Pimpinella candolleana has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include volatile oil.

Volatile oil

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica