Salomonia ciliata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across several specific regions within East Asia. In China, it can be found growing in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its range also extends beyond the Chinese mainland to include other parts of the continent. Specifically, the species is documented in the country of Japan. Finally, its geographical presence is confirmed in the Korean Peninsula.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Salomonia cillata is characterized by its classification as an annual plant, completing its entire developmental cycle from germination to seed production within a single growing season. Its biological progression begins with the germination of seeds, typically triggered by seasonal moisture availability in its natural habitats, such as seasonal wetlands or riverbanks. Following germination, the plant undergoes rapid vegetative growth, establishing a robust root system and developing its distinct foliage to maximize photosynthetic efficiency. As the season progresses, the plant transitions into its reproductive phase, producing inflorescences that facilitate pollination. Once fertilization is achieved, the plant focuses its energy on seed maturation, ensuring the dispersal of the next generation before the onset of unfavorable environmental conditions. This rapid, annual lifecycle allows the species to effectively exploit ephemeral resources and colonize disturbed or seasonally inundated landscapes.

Lifecycle :

annual

Morphology

The morphology of Salomonia ciliata is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb and forb, functioning as a self-supporting plant rather than a climber or liana. It is a terrestrial species, existing independently without parasitic or epiphytic dependencies. The plant maintains a relatively low stature, with a height ranging from 0 m to a maximum of 0.5 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.5 m

Plant height min:

0 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Salomonia ciliata 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 leaf.

Leaf

1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Salomonia ciliata has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include chloroform extract, chloroform extract of leaves.

Chloroform extract

1. Fitoterapia

Chloroform extract of leaves

1. Fitoterapia