Prangos uloptera

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Cachrys uloptera
• Prangos uloptera var. brachyloba
• Koelzella uloptera
• Prangos aucheri
• Prangos isphairamica
• Prangos quasiperforata

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, specifically within the family Apiaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Prangos as the species Prangos uloftera.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of Asia. In Central Asia, its presence is noted in both Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The species also extends into the Caucasus region, specifically within the Transcaucasus. Furthermore, its range encompasses significant portions of Western Asia. This includes documented populations found in both Afghanistan and Iran.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Prangos uloftera is characterized by its preference for high-altitude environments, specifically within the rugged terrain of hills and stony places. This species thrives in specialized niches where rocky substrates provide necessary stability and drainage. Its distribution is restricted to a specific altitudinal band, occurring at elevations ranging from a minimum of 2200 m AMSL to a maximum of 2700 m AMSL. This narrow elevational range indicates a specialized adaptation to the climatic conditions and soil compositions found within these subalpine or alpine montane zones.

Elevational range max:

2700 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

2200 m AMSL

Habitat :

hills, stony places

Life history

The life history of Prangos ulooptera is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its habitat over multiple growing seasons. As a long-lived herb, it undergoes distinct seasonal developmental stages, transitioning from a period of vegetative growth to a reproductive phase where it invests energy into flowering and seed production. This perennial nature enables the plant to establish robust root systems that facilitate survival through varying environmental conditions, ensuring its ability to regenerate and maintain populations within its ecological niche over an extended period.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Prangos ulooptera is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. The plant maintains a relatively low stature, with a height that typically ranges from a minimum of 0.5 m to a maximum of 0.8 m.

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.8 m

Plant height min:

0.5 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Prangos uloftera is closely tied to its seasonal flowering cycle, which occurs during the early summer months. The flowering period begins in June and concludes in July, marking a specific window for its reproductive activity. This brief but concentrated blooming phase is essential for the plant's life cycle, facilitating the necessary biological processes for seed production and genetic dispersal.

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Jul

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Prangos uloptera has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, root.

Fruit

1. Biological research

Root

1. Biological research

Chemicals

Prangos uloptera has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins.

Coumarins

1. Natural product research

Conditions

Prangos uloptera has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include leukoplakia.

Leukoplakia

1. Natural product research

Preparations

Prangos uloptera has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include dichloromethane extract.

Dichloromethane extract

1. Biological research