Silene fissipetala

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Silene fortunei var. bilobata
• Silene kiiruninsularis
• Silene chinensis
• Silene fortunei var. kiiruninsularis
• Silene fissipetala var. kiiruninsularis
• Silene argyi

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Caryophyllales and the family Caryophyllaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Silene.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions in East Asia. It is primarily found within the central parts of China, including both the South-Central and North-Central territories. Additionally, its presence extends into the Southeast region of China. Beyond the mainland, the species can also be located on the island of Taiwan. Together, these areas define the natural geographical range of Silene fissipepetala.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Silene fissipepetala is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist in its habitat over multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it avoids the complete mortality associated with annuals after a single reproductive event, instead focusing on long-term survival and repeated cycles of growth and reproduction. This biological strategy enables the plant to establish stable populations within its ecological niche, utilizing its perennial nature to endure varying environmental conditions and contribute to the local flora over an extended period.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Silene fissipepalta is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its development. As a self-supporting plant, it does not possess climbing tendencies, instead maintaining its posture through its own vegetative strength. The plant reaches a height that typically averages around 0.65 m, though individual specimens may vary, ranging from a minimum height of 0.5 m to a maximum height of 0.8 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.8 m

Plant height mean:

0.65 m

Plant height min:

0.5 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Silene fissipepala culminates in the development of characteristic fruits that exhibit specific morphological dimensions. The fruit length varies across individuals, with a minimum recorded length of 1.2 cm, a mean length of 1.35 cm, and a maximum length reaching up to 1.5 cm. In terms of fruit width, the dimensions are highly consistent and uniform, maintaining a minimum, mean, and maximum width of 0.4 cm. These precise measurements in fruit size are critical indicators of the plant's reproductive success and structural development during its life cycle.

Fruit length max:

1.5 cm

Fruit length mean:

1.35 cm

Fruit length min:

1.2 cm

Fruit width max:

0.4 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Silene fissipetala has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Journal of natural products
2. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Chemicals

Silene fissipetala has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 20-HYDROXYECDYSONE, Quillaic acid.

20-HYDROXYECDYSONE

1. Journal of natural products

Quillaic acid

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Silene fissipetala has 3 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include alcohol extraction, roots, roots of Silene fortunei.

Alcohol extraction

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Roots

1. Journal of natural products

Roots of silene fortunei

1. Journal of natural products