Pimpinella thellungiana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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, Pimpinella thellungiana is a member of the family Apiaceae within the genus Pimpinella.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in Northern Asia. Within the territory of Siberia, it can be found specifically in the Chita region. Its range extends into the Russian Far East, where it inhabits both the Amur and Primorye areas. In China, the species is documented across the landscape of Inner Mongolia. Finally, its presence is also noted within the Manchuria region of China.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Pimpinella thellungiana is characterized by its ability to colonize a diverse array of environments, ranging from disturbed anthropogenic landscapes like crop fields and old fields to more specialized natural settings such as dunes, meadows, and sandy terrains. It demonstrates a notable tolerance for harsh conditions, frequently occurring in saline places and sandy substrates. In terms of altitudinal distribution, the species occupies a specific vertical niche, with an elevational range spanning from a minimum of 600 m AMSL to a maximum of 1700 m AMSL, maintaining a mean elevation of approximately 1150 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

1700 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1150 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

600 m AMSL

Habitat :

crop fields, dunes, meadows, old fields, saline places, sand

Life history

The life history of Pimpinella thellungiana is characterized by its nature as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it maintains its presence in its natural habitat over a long duration, rather than completing its entire biological cycle within a single year or two. This extended lifecycle enables the plant to establish robust root systems and accumulate resources, which supports its ability to reproduce and endure various environmental conditions over successive years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Pimpinella thellungiana is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. This terrestrial plant typically exhibits a height ranging from a minimum of 0.2 m to a maximum of 0.8 m, with an average plant height of approximately 0.55 m. Functioning as an independent organism rather than a parasite, the species maintains a non-woody structure throughout its development.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.8 m

Plant height mean:

0.55 m

Plant height min:

0.2 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Pimpinella thellungiana is characterized by a specific flowering period and the development of small, uniform fruit structures. The flowering cycle is concentrated in the month of July, although the timing can be variable across different environmental conditions. Following pollination, the plant produces fruits that exhibit highly consistent dimensions; the fruit length remains constant at a mean, minimum, and maximum of 0.3 cm. Similarly, the fruit width shows no variation in its measurements, maintaining a consistent value of 0.2 cm for its minimum, mean, and maximum dimensions.

Flowering time :

Jul

Fruit length max:

0.3 cm

Fruit width max:

0.2 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

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

Chemicals

Pimpinella thellungiana has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid, 4,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid, 4-propenylphenol, Apigenin 7-O-glucuronide, CHLOROGENIC ACID.

3,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid

1. Journal of AOAC International

4,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid

1. Journal of AOAC International

4-propenylphenol

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

Apigenin 7-O-glucuronide

1. Journal of AOAC International

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. Journal of AOAC International

Cryptochlorogenic acid

1. Journal of AOAC International

Luteolin 7-O-glucuronide

1. Journal of AOAC International

Neochlorogenic acid

1. Journal of AOAC International

Pinoresinol

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

Thellungianin G

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

Activities

Pimpinella thellungiana has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Hypotensive.

Antibacterial

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Hypotensive

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

Medicinal Uses

Pimpinella thellungiana has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, diuresis, hypertension, respiratory diseases.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations