Selinum vaginatum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Cortia vaginata

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Selinum, with the species name Selinum vaginatum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Selinum vaginaatum, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing within the mountainous terrains of Nepal. Additionally, its natural habitat extends into various regions of Pakistan. The species is also well-documented throughout the West Himalaya range. Consequently, its presence is primarily concentrated in these high-altitude South Asian territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Selinum vaginaatum is characterized by its preference for high-altitude montane environments, where it occupies a specific niche within the mountain landscape. This species is primarily found within a distinct altitudinal belt, thriving at elevations ranging from a minimum of 1800 m AMSL to a maximum of 3500 m AMSL. This vertical distribution suggests an adaptation to the cooler temperatures, increased UV exposure, and specific moisture regimes typical of subalpine and alpine zones. By occupying this specific elevational range, the plant avoids the competitive pressures of lowland vegetation while remaining within the physiological limits required for its specialized growth and reproductive cycles.

Elevational range max:

3500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1800 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Selinum vaginatum is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its life cycle in a single year. As a perennial species, it undergoes recurring cycles of vegetative growth and seasonal dormancy, allowing the plant to establish a robust presence within its ecological niche. This longevity enables the plant to accumulate resources over time, supporting more significant reproductive efforts in subsequent years compared to annual or biennial species. The plant's developmental stages are governed by seasonal environmental cues, which trigger its transition from vegetative expansion to the production of reproductive structures, ensuring its continued survival and propagation within its natural habitat.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Selinum vaginaatum is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its development. In terms of its climbing habit, the plant functions as a self-supporting clamberer, manifesting both liana and vine-like qualities that allow it to ascend without being an obligatory climber. This self-supporting nature is categorized as facultative, meaning it possesses the structural capacity to scale surroundings while maintaining its own integrity as a non-woody herbaceous organism.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Selinum vaginatum is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering cycle that facilitates its reproductive success. The flowering period for this species typically begins in June and continues through the warmer months, eventually concluding in October. This seasonal window allows the plant to utilize the peak environmental conditions of the mid-to-late year to facilitate pollination and subsequent seed development.

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Oct

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Selinum vaginatum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, Flavonoids, Phenols, SYRINGIC ACID, Terpenoids.

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Flavonoids

1. Drug metabolism and personalized therapy

Phenols

1. Drug metabolism and personalized therapy

SYRINGIC ACID

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Terpenoids

1. Drug metabolism and personalized therapy

ferulic acid

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

protocatechuic acid

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Conditions

Selinum vaginatum has 11 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include epilepsy, hysteria, seizures, asthma, cardiovascular diseases.

Epilepsy

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
2. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

Hysteria

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
2. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

Seizures

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
2. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

Asthma

1. Drug metabolism and personalized therapy

Cardiovascular diseases

1. Drug metabolism and personalized therapy

Convulsions

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Mental disorders

1. Drug metabolism and personalized therapy

Neurological disorders

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Oxidative injury

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Syncope

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Preparations

Selinum vaginatum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oil.

Essential oil

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences