Satureja mutica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

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 further falls into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, specifically within the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Satureja.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several distinct regions of Western and Central Asia. In the area of Central Asia, its presence is documented within the borders of Turkmenistan. Moving toward the Caucasus, the species is found throughout the Transcaucasus region. Additionally, its distribution extends into Western Asia, specifically within the country of Iran. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where the plant can be located.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Saturajea mutica is characterized by its preference for high-altitude environments, specifically within mountainous regions and stony places. It thrives in these rugged terrains, often colonizing rocky substrates where drainage is rapid. This species is specifically adapted to life at higher elevations, maintaining an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 1500 m AMSL.

Elevational range min:

1500 m AMSL

Habitat :

mountains, stony places

Life history

The life history of Saturaja mutica is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural growth habit and survival strategy, the species is classified as a chamaephyte, a life form where the buds are located close to the soil surface, often protected by leaf litter or ground cover. This specific life form, consistent across its biological classification, enables the plant to withstand various environmental stresses by maintaining its regenerative organs near the ground level throughout its extended lifecycle.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Saturaja mutica is characterized by a low-growing stature, with a plant height ranging from a minimum of 0.2 m to a maximum of 0.5 m. It exhibits a growth form classified as a subshrub or shrub, displaying a woody texture throughout its structure. As a terrestrial plant, it grows in the soil rather than as an epiphyte, and it functions as an independent organism without parasitic tendencies. Despite its small scale, the plant is self-supporting in its growth habit, maintaining its structure without the need for climbing mechanisms.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

subshrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.5 m

Plant height min:

0.2 m

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Saturaja mutica is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering phenology that dictates its reproductive cycle. The plant initiates its flowering period in June, marking the start of its reproductive phase for the season. This flowering period continues through the mid-summer months, ultimately reaching its conclusion in August. This defined window of floral activity suggests a concentrated period for pollination and subsequent seed development within these specific months.

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Aug

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Satureja mutica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CARVACROL, THYMOL.

CARVACROL

1. Natural product research
2. Gene

THYMOL

1. Natural product research
2. Gene