Tanacetum tatsienense

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pyrethrum tatsienense
• Chrysanthemum tatsienense

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 Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and is identified by the genus Tanacetum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution primarily concentrated within East Asia and the Himalayan region. In China, it can be found across the South-Central provinces. Its range also extends into the high-altitude areas of Qinghai. Additionally, the species is documented growing within the Tibet region. Finally, its presence is noted in the East Himalaya part of the Indian Subcontinent.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Tanacetum tatsienense is characterized by its specialized adaptation to high-altitude alpine environments, where it occupies a specific niche within montane ecosystems. This species is strictly distributed across high-elevation zones, maintaining a distinct altitudinal range that begins at a minimum of 3000 m AMSL. Within these rugged landscapes, the plant thrives most consistently at a mean elevation of 4300 m AMSL, reflecting its preference for the physiological conditions typical of high-mountain habitats. Its upper ecological limit is reached at a maximum elevation of 5200 m AMSL, placing it within the extreme alpine or subnival zones where environmental stressors such as intense UV radiation, low temperatures, and thin atmospheric pressure are prevalent.

Elevational range max:

5200 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

4300 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

3000 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Tanacetum tatsienense is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it completes its biological life cycle over multiple years rather than expiring after a single growing season. As a perennial species, it possesses the ability to regrow from its existing root systems or rhizomes after periods of dormancy, typically during the winter months, allowing it to establish a permanent presence in its natural habitat. This multi-year growth pattern enables the plant to accumulate significant biomass and energy reserves, which supports its reproductive efforts through successive flowering cycles. Over its lifespan, the plant undergoes seasonal vegetative growth followed by a reproductive phase, contributing to its long-term survival and persistence within its ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Tanacetum tatsienense is characterized by a non-woody, herbaceous growth form, functioning as a self-supporting terrestrial plant. As a herb, it exhibits a relatively low stature, with plant heights ranging from a minimum of 0.07 m to a maximum of 0.25 m, maintaining an average height of approximately 0.16 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.25 m

Plant height mean:

0.16 m

Plant height min:

0.07 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiological development of the foliage in Tanacetum tatsienense is characterized by significant morphological variability in leaf dimensions, which plays a crucial role in its photosynthetic capacity and surface area regulation. The leaf length exhibits a wide range of growth, with a minimum measurement of 1.5 cm and a maximum potential reaching 7 cm, resulting in an average leaf length of 4.25 cm. Complementing this longitudinal variation is a specific width profile, where the leaf width fluctuates between a minimum of 1 cm and a maximum of 2.5 cm. These dimensional parameters suggest a highly adaptable leaf structure that optimizes light interception and gas exchange within its specific environmental niche.

Leaf length max:

7 cm

Leaf length mean:

4.25 cm

Leaf length min:

1.5 cm

Leaf width max:

2.5 cm

Leaf width min:

1 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Tanacetum tatsienense is characterized by the production of small, specialized fruits that serve as the primary vehicle for seed dispersal. Morphological analysis of the fruit reveals a high degree of uniformity in size, with the fruit length maintaining a consistent measurement across all observed samples. Specifically, the fruit length exhibits a mean value of 0.3 cm, which is identical to both the minimum and maximum recorded values, indicating a highly stabilized fruit dimension of 0.3 cm. This precise measurement of 0.3 cm across all parameters underscores a consistent reproductive structure essential for the plant's life cycle.

Fruit length max:

0.3 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Tanacetum tatsienense has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-pinoresinol 4'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, Betulabuside A, Coumarins, Dihydrosyringin, Pinoresinol.

(+)-pinoresinol 4'-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Betulabuside A

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Coumarins

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Dihydrosyringin

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Pinoresinol

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

triterpenoids

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Activities

Tanacetum tatsienense has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.

Analgesic

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Antioxidant

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Hepatoprotective

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening