Nepal Satyrium

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Nepal Satyrium

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, it is specifically nested within the Orchidaceae family. Finally, it is identified under the genus Satyrium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several key regions of Asia. In China, its presence is noted specifically within the South-Central and Southeast territories. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is distributed throughout the state of Assam. Finally, its habitat extends to the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Satyrium nepalense is defined by its presence across a diverse altitudinal gradient within montane and subalpine ecosystems. This species thrives in varied environments, demonstrating significant adaptability to changing topographical conditions as it spans an elevational range from a minimum of 600 m AMSL to a maximum of 4600 m AMSL. Such a broad distribution suggests the plant is capable of inhabiting both lower subtropical forest fringes and higher, more extreme alpine zones. Its ecological niche is likely shaped by the varying moisture levels, temperature fluctuations, and soil compositions found across these vast vertical stretches, allowing it to persist in diverse microclimates throughout its montane habitat.

Elevational range max:

4600 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

600 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Satyrium nepalense is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist in its habitat through multiple growing seasons. As a specialized organism adapted to its specific environmental niche, it functions as a geophyte, relying on underground storage organs to survive unfavorable conditions. Furthermore, its developmental strategy classifies it as a cryptophyte, meaning its vital regenerative buds are protected below the soil surface, ensuring its long-term survival and ability to emerge during favorable climatic periods.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

cryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Satyrium nepalese is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically categorized as a forb. It functions as an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic behavior, and maintains a terrestrial existence rather than being aquatic or epiphytic. As a self-supporting plant, it does not possess the climbing mechanisms of a liana or vine, instead relying on its own structural integrity to maintain its upright habit within its terrestrial habitat.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Satyrium nepalense has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, leaf, seed.

Flower

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Leaf

1. Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)

Seed

1. Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)

Chemicals

Satyrium nepalense has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Gallic acid, quercetin.

Flavonoids

1. Cellular and molecular biology (Noisy-le-Grand, France)

Gallic acid

1. Cellular and molecular biology (Noisy-le-Grand, France)

quercetin

1. Cellular and molecular biology (Noisy-le-Grand, France)

Activities

Satyrium nepalense has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.

Antibacterial

1. Cellular and molecular biology (Noisy-le-Grand, France)

Antioxidant

1. Cellular and molecular biology (Noisy-le-Grand, France)

Conditions

Satyrium nepalense has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include asthma, tuberculosis.

Asthma

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Tuberculosis

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Preparations

Satyrium nepalense has 2 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include decoction, n-hexane fraction of the flower.

Decoction

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

N-hexane fraction of the flower

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine