Syringa oblata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Syringa vulgaris var. oblata

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Oleaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Syringa, specifically as the species Syringa oblata.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several diverse regions within China. Its distribution begins in the southern and central parts of the country, specifically within the China South-Central region. Moving toward the northern territories, it can also be found throughout Inner Mongolia and the Manchuria area. Additionally, the species extends into the China North-Central region. Finally, its geographical range reaches as far west as the province of Qinghai.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Syringa oblata is characterized by its ability to thrive across a broad altitudinal gradient, demonstrating significant adaptability to varying mountain environments. This species is typically found within an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 300 m AMSL and extends to a maximum altitude of 2400 m AMSL. Throughout its natural distribution, it maintains a mean elevation of approximately 1350 m AMSL, suggesting a preference for mid-altitude ecological zones. This wide vertical distribution allows the plant to occupy diverse microclimates, ranging from lower montane habitats to higher, more temperate elevations.

Elevational range max:

2400 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1350 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

300 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Syringa oblata is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons and establish long-term presence in its habitat. In terms of its structural growth patterns and life forms, it exhibits characteristics of both phanerophytes and nanophanerophytes, indicating a capacity for woody development that supports its survival and architectural complexity over time.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Syringa oblata is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a shrub. It functions as a self-supporting plant rather than a climber or vine, and it is classified as an independent species without parasitic tendencies. The plant typically reaches a mean height of approximately 5 m and maintains a terrestrial habitat, existing neither as an aquatic nor an epiphytic organism.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

5 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Syringa oblata is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency. The morphological expression of its foliage reflects significant variability in leaf dimensions, where the leaf length typically maintains a mean of 8 cm, ranging from a minimum of 2 cm to a maximum of 14 cm. Complementing this longitudinal variation, the leaf width exhibits a mean of 8.5 cm, with individual leaves spanning a width from as little as 2 cm to a substantial maximum of 15 cm. This range in leaf size and shape suggests a flexible physiological adaptation to light interception and transpiration management within its ecological niche.

Leaf length max:

14 cm

Leaf length mean:

8 cm

Leaf length min:

2 cm

Leaf width max:

15 cm

Leaf width mean:

8.5 cm

Leaf width min:

2 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Syringa oblata is characterized by the development of inflorescences and the subsequent formation of fruit. The inflorescence displays significant variability in size, with lengths ranging from a minimum of 0.04 m to a maximum of 0.16 m. Following pollination, the plant produces fruits that exhibit specific dimensional ranges; the fruit length varies from a minimum of 1 cm to a maximum of 1.5 cm, maintaining an average length of 1.25 cm. Similarly, the fruit width shows measurable fluctuation, ranging from a minimum of 0.4 cm to a maximum of 0.8 cm, with a recorded mean width of 0.6 cm.

Fruit length max:

1.5 cm

Fruit length mean:

1.25 cm

Fruit length min:

1 cm

Fruit width max:

0.8 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.6 cm

Fruit width min:

0.4 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.16 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.04 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Syringa oblata has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cadinane, Copaene, Flavonoids, RUTIN, Sesquiterpenes.

Cadinane

1. Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB

Copaene

1. Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB

Flavonoids

1. RSC advances

RUTIN

1. RSC advances

Sesquiterpenes

1. Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB

eremophilane

1. Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB

germacrane

1. Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB

histidine

1. RSC advances

Preparations