Spuriopimpinella brachycarpa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pimpinella calycina var. brachycarpa
• Spuriopimpinella nikoensis
• Spuriopimpinella brachycarpa f. uchiyamana
• Spuriopimpinella koreana
• Spuriopimpinella koreana f. dissecta
• Aegopodium brachycarpum
• Pimpinella nikoensis var. dissecta
• Pimpinella brachycarpa var. koreana
• Pimpinella brachycarpa
• Pimpinella brachycarpa var. uchiyamana
• Pimpinella nikoensis f. dissecta
• Spuriopimpinella nikoensis var. dissecta
• Pimpinella koreana var. uchiyamana
• Pimpinella koreana
• Pimpinella hallaisanensis
• Pimpinella nikoensis
• Pimpinella brachycarpa var. hallaisanensis

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 Apiales, it is specifically situated in the family Apiaceae. It is further identified under the genus Spuriopimpinella, which contains the species Spuriopimpinella brachycarpa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide-ranging distribution across several key regions in East Asia. In the Russian Far East, it can be specifically found within the Primorye territory. Its presence extends significantly into China, where it inhabits the Manchuria region. Furthermore, the species is distributed throughout China's South-Central and North-Central areas. Finally, the plant's geographical reach also encompasses the Southeast portion of China.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Spuriopimpinella brachycarpa is characterized by its preference for forest habitats, where it thrives within specific altitudinal constraints. This species is typically found at moderate elevations, with a mean elevational range of approximately 700 m AMSL. Its distribution across different terrains spans from a minimum elevation of 500 m AMSL to a maximum height of 900 m AMSL, positioning it within a specialized ecological niche defined by these mid-altitude forested environments.

Elevational range max:

900 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

700 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

500 m AMSL

Habitat :

forest

Life history

The life history of Spuriopimpinella brachycarpa is characterized by its classification as a perennial plant, a trait that allows it to persist through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle in a single year. As a perennial species, it maintains a stable presence within its ecological niche, often developing robust root systems that support its survival during dormant periods. Its developmental trajectory is defined by this long-term survival strategy, distinguishing it from annual or biennial counterparts that possess more transient lifecycles. This perennial nature enables the plant to undergo repeated cycles of vegetative growth and reproductive flowering, contributing to its long-term establishment and ability to recover from seasonal environmental fluctuations.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Spuriopimpinella brachycarpa is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. The plant exhibits a relatively low stature, with a height that typically ranges from a minimum of 0.4 m to a maximum of 0.85 m. On average, the plant reaches a mean height of 0.6375 m.

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.85 m

Plant height mean:

0.6375 m

Plant height min:

0.4 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiological development of the foliage in Spuriopimpinella brachycarpa is characterized by specific morphological dimensions that reflect its vegetative growth patterns. The leaves exhibit a measurable range in size, with a mean leaf length of 7 cm, though they can fluctuate from a minimum of 4 cm to a maximum of 10 cm. In terms of lateral expansion, the leaf width demonstrates significant variability, maintaining a mean width of 3.5 cm while ranging from a minimum of 2 cm to a maximum of 5 cm. These dimensions indicate a controlled leaf surface area expansion, which is critical for the plant's photosynthetic efficiency and resource management throughout its life cycle.

Leaf length max:

10 cm

Leaf length mean:

7 cm

Leaf length min:

4 cm

Leaf width max:

5 cm

Leaf width mean:

3.5 cm

Leaf width min:

2 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Spuriopimpinella brachycarpa is closely tied to its seasonal flowering cycle, which is characterized by a specific period of anthesis. The flowering process typically commences in July, marking the onset of its reproductive phase. This period of blooming continues through the height of the summer, reaching its conclusion in August. Consequently, the plant's reproductive window is relatively concentrated during these mid-to-late summer months, facilitating the pollination necessary for seed development.

Flowering time :

Jul

Flowering time :

Aug

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Spuriopimpinella brachycarpa has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.

Antibacterial

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)