Scorzonera radiata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Scorzonera radiata var. rebunensis
• Scorzonera radians
• Scorzonera rebunensis
• Scorzonera radiata var. tenuis

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. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is further categorized under the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Scorzonera.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across various regions of Siberia. It can be found growing within the Altai mountain range. The species is also documented throughout the territory of Buryatiya. Furthermore, its presence extends into the Chitа region. Finally, its geographical range includes the Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk areas.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Scorzonera radiata is characterized by its remarkable adaptability to diverse and often challenging environments. This species thrives across a broad spectrum of landscapes, ranging from the sheltered conditions of forests and forest edges to the open, sun-exposed expanses of meadows and steppes. It demonstrates significant resilience to varying altitudes and climates, occupying mountainous regions as well as the harsh, cold environments of the tundra. Furthermore, its ability to colonize stony places highlights its capacity to establish itself in nutrient-poor or unstable substrates, making it a versatile component of various terrestrial ecosystems.

Habitat :

forest, forest edges, meadows, mountains, steppe, stony places, tundra

Life history

The life history of Scorzonera radiata is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist across multiple growing seasons. Depending on environmental conditions and resource availability, its development can exhibit variable growth patterns, occasionally functioning in a manner similar to biennial or annual cycles, though its fundamental biological strategy is rooted in long-term survival. As a perennial, the plant establishes a robust root system that enables it to endure periods of dormancy and regrow during favorable climatic windows. This enduring nature facilitates its ability to colonize specific habitats and maintain its presence within an ecosystem over many years, cycling through stages of vegetative growth, flowering, and seed production as part of its extended reproductive strategy.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Scorzonera radiata is characterized by a growth form consisting of non-woody herbs, specifically categorized as forbs. This plant is a self-supporting, non-climbing species that functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic tendencies. In terms of stature, it is a relatively low-growing herb with a plant height ranging from a minimum of 0.03 meters to a maximum of 0.5 meters. Regarding its ecological habitat and moisture preference, the species is primarily terrestrial, though it can be found within the spectrum of aquatic and semiaquatic environments.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.5 m

Plant height min:

0.03 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Scorzonera radiaata is characterized by a sexual process facilitated by bisexual flowers, which contain both male and female reproductive organs. The flowering period for this species typically commences in May and extends through August, though the timing can be variable depending on environmental conditions. Following pollination, the plant utilizes an anemochorous dispersal syndrome, meaning its seeds are primarily dispersed by the wind to colonize new areas.

Dispersal syndrome :

anemochorous

Flowering time :

May

Flowering time :

Aug

Reproduction sexual :

bisexual

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Scorzonera radiata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, scorzodihydrostilbene A, scorzodihydrostilbene B, scorzodihydrostilbene C, scorzodihydrostilbene D.

Flavonoids

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

scorzodihydrostilbene A

1. Journal of natural products

scorzodihydrostilbene B

1. Journal of natural products

scorzodihydrostilbene C

1. Journal of natural products

scorzodihydrostilbene D

1. Journal of natural products

scorzodihydrostilbene E

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Scorzonera radiata has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Preparations

Scorzonera radiata has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude extract.

Crude extract

1. Journal of natural products
2. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences