Syringa pinnatifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Syringa pinnatifolia var. alashanensis

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Oleaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Syringa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad and varied geographical distribution across several regions of China. It can be found growing in the areas of China South-Central and China North-Central. Additionally, its presence extends to the northern territories of Inner Mongolia. The species is also documented to inhabit the high-altitude landscapes of Qinghai. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse Chinese environments.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Syringa pinnatifolia is characterized by its specialized adaptation to high-altitude montane environments, where it occupies a specific niche within its mountain habitat. This species is primarily found within a narrow altitudinal band, demonstrating a preference for high-elevation ecosystems. Its distribution is strictly defined by an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 2600 m AMSL and extends to a maximum of 3100 m AMSL. Within this vertical distribution, the species maintains a mean elevation of approximately 2850 m AMSL, suggesting that its physiological requirements and reproductive success are optimized for the climatic conditions, such as temperature regimes and moisture availability, typically found at these specific heights.

Elevational range max:

3100 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

2850 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

2600 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Syringa pinnatifolia is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. Regarding its structural growth habits, the plant exhibits characteristics of both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte life forms, indicating a capacity for woody stem development that can vary in height and complexity depending on its specific environmental niche.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Syringa pinnatifolia is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub. This plant is a terrestrial species that functions as an independent organism, meaning it does not act as a parasite or an epiphyte. In terms of stature, it is a self-supporting plant that reaches a mean height of 2.5 m, with its vertical growth typically ranging from a minimum of 1 m to a maximum of 4 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

4 m

Plant height mean:

2.5 m

Plant height min:

1 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Syringa pinnatifolia is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which governs its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency. The morphological dimensions of its foliage reflect specific adaptive growth patterns, with leaf lengths ranging from a minimum of 2 cm to a mean of 5 cm, reaching a maximum of 8 cm. Correspondingly, the leaf width exhibits significant variability, measuring from a minimum of 1.5 cm to a maximum of 5 cm, with an observed mean width of 3.25 cm. These leaf dimensions and the C3 metabolic framework collectively define the plant's capacity for energy production and biomass accumulation.

Leaf length max:

8 cm

Leaf length mean:

5 cm

Leaf length min:

2 cm

Leaf width max:

5 cm

Leaf width mean:

3.25 cm

Leaf width min:

1.5 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Syringa pinnatifolia is characterized by its specific inflorescence and fruit dimensions. The plant produces inflorescences that vary in length, ranging from a minimum of 0.02 m to a maximum of 0.065 m. Following the flowering stage, the development of the fruit is marked by specific size parameters, where the fruit length ranges from a minimum of 1 cm to a maximum of 1.3 cm, with an observed mean fruit length of 1.15 cm.

Fruit length max:

1.3 cm

Fruit length mean:

1.15 cm

Fruit length min:

1 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.065 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.02 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Syringa pinnatifolia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Stem

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

Chemicals

Syringa pinnatifolia has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3A, 3B, 6A, Furostan, Isocalamendiol.

3A

1. Journal of natural products

3B

1. Journal of natural products

6A

1. Journal of natural products

Furostan

1. Chinese journal of natural medicines

Isocalamendiol

1. Chinese journal of natural medicines

Lignan

1. BMC plant biology

Lignans

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

Pluviatolide

1. Chinese journal of natural medicines

Sesquiterpene

1. BMC plant biology

Conditions

Syringa pinnatifolia has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, myocardial ischemia.

Angina pectoris

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

Myocardial infarction

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Myocardial ischemia

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Preparations

Syringa pinnatifolia has 2 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include peeled stem, stem bark.

Peeled stem

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

Stem bark

1. Fitoterapia