Thalictrum atriplex

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Thalictrum spiristylum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Ranunculales and placed in the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Thalictrum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within East Asia. It is primarily found growing in the South-Central regions of China. Additionally, its habitat extends into the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet. These two distinct areas represent the known distribution for this medicinal species. Consequently, its presence is limited to these particular mountainous and subtropical territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Thalictrum atriplex is characterized by its distribution within high-altitude environments, where it occupies a specific vertical niche in mountainous terrains. This species is found across a significant altitudinal gradient, with its presence documented at elevations ranging from a minimum of 2300 m AMSL to a maximum of 3600 m AMSL. The ecological center of its habitat is situated at a mean elevation of approximately 2950 m AMSL, suggesting that the plant is specifically adapted to the unique climatic conditions, such as lower temperatures and thinner atmospheres, typical of these high-mountain ecosystems.

Elevational range max:

3600 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

2950 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

2300 m AMSL

Physiology

The physiology of Thalictrum atriles is closely tied to its vegetative development and leaf morphology, which dictates its photosynthetic capacity and resource acquisition. The leaf structure exhibits significant morphological variation, characterized by a mean leaf length of 25 cm, which serves as a primary surface for light interception. The width of these leaves shows a distinct range of plasticity, with a minimum width of 0.8 cm extending to a maximum width of 3 cm, resulting in an average leaf width of 1.9 cm. This variation in leaf dimensions suggests an adaptive physiological strategy to optimize gas exchange and transpiration rates across varying environmental conditions.

Leaf length mean:

25 cm

Leaf width max:

3 cm

Leaf width mean:

1.9 cm

Leaf width min:

0.8 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Thalictrum atriplex is characterized by the development of specialized fruit structures that serve as the primary vessel for seed dispersal. The morphological characteristics of these fruits are highly consistent, exhibiting a uniform size profile across observed specimens. Specifically, the fruit length is remarkably stable, with a minimum, mean, and maximum measurement all recorded at 0.25 cm. This precise measurement of 0.25 cm indicates a highly standardized reproductive output, ensuring that the fruit maintains a consistent dimension for effective seed protection and eventual distribution within its habitat.

Fruit length max:

0.25 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

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

Root

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Chemicals

Thalictrum atriplex has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, N-Methylcorydaldine, Neothalfine, caffeic acid, kaempferol.

BETA-SITOSTEROL

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

N-Methylcorydaldine

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

Neothalfine

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

caffeic acid

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

kaempferol

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

p-coumaric acid

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

protocatechuic acid

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

triterpenoids

1. Natural product research

Activities

Thalictrum atriplex has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Natural product research

Preparations

Thalictrum atriplex has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include roots.

Roots

1. Journal of Asian natural products research