Thalictrum podocarpum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Physocarpum podocarpum
• Thalictrum refractum
• Thalictrum cordifolium

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 Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Thalictrum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the South American continent. In the northern region, it can be found growing within the borders of Venezuela. Its presence extends significantly into western South America, where it inhabits various landscapes. Specifically, it is documented in the countries of Colombia and Ecuador. Furthermore, the species is also widely distributed throughout Bolivia and Peru.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Thalictrum podocarpum is defined by its presence within high-altitude montane environments, where it thrives across a specific vertical gradient. This species is specialized to inhabit mountain ecosystems within an elevational range that begins at 1800 m AMSL and extends upward to a maximum of 3400 m AMSL. Occupying these subalpine and alpine zones, the plant is adapted to the unique climatic conditions characteristic of these heights, including cooler temperatures, increased UV exposure, and potentially thinner soils. Its distribution within this 1600-meter elevational span suggests a niche dependency on the moisture levels and environmental stability found in high-elevation habitats.

Elevational range max:

3400 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1800 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Thalictrum podocarpum is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, exhibiting a soft, succulent structure rather than a woody stem. As an independent organism, it does not function as a parasite, maintaining its own nutritional processes without reliance on a host. While its habitat can span various moisture levels, it is classified as a terrestrial species, though it may exist within the spectrum of aquatic to semiaquatic environments. The plant does not exhibit climbing tendencies, such as being a liana or a vine, but instead maintains a self-supporting habit. Furthermore, it is strictly terrestrial in its ecological positioning, lacking any epiphytic qualities such as being a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Thalictrum podocarpum 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. Lloydia

Chemicals

Thalictrum podocarpum has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8-Trichloromethyldihydroberberine, Columbamine, Hernandezine, Isothalidezine, Jatrorrhizine.

8-Trichloromethyldihydroberberine

1. Lloydia

Columbamine

1. Lloydia

Hernandezine

1. Lloydia

Isothalidezine

1. Lloydia

Jatrorrhizine

1. Lloydia

Magnoflorine

1. Lloydia

N-Desmethylthalidezine

1. Lloydia

Oxyberberine

1. Lloydia

Palmatine

1. Lloydia

THALIDEZINE

1. Lloydia

Conditions

Thalictrum podocarpum has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Mycobacterium smegmatis.

Mycobacterium smegmatis

1. Lloydia

Preparations

Thalictrum podocarpum has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include alcoholic extract, roots.

Alcoholic extract

1. Lloydia

Roots

1. Lloydia