lanceleaf thermopsis

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• lanceleaf thermopsis

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Thermopsis lanceolata subsp. sibirica
• Thermopsis lanceolata subsp. glabra
• Thermopsis lanceolata var. glabra
• Thermopsis glabra
• Baptisia lupinoides
• Thermopsis sibirica
• Thermopsis orientalis
• Thermopsis lupinoides
• Thermia lupinoides
• Sophora lupinoides
• Podalyria lupinoides

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is situated within the family Fabaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is found under the genus Thermopsis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several distinct regions of Northern Eurasia. In Eastern Europe, its presence is documented throughout South European Russia. Its distribution extends significantly into the vast territory of Siberia. Within this region, it can be found in Buryatiya, Chita, and the Irkutsk region. Additionally, the species is known to inhabit the Krasnoyarsk area.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Thermopsis lanceolata is characterized by its remarkable adaptability to diverse and often challenging environmental conditions. This species demonstrates a broad ecological amplitude, colonizing a wide spectrum of landscapes ranging from fertile crop fields to rugged mountain terrains. It is frequently found in riparian zones near rivers and along disturbed roadside habitats, showcasing a capacity to thrive in transitional areas. Furthermore, the plant exhibits significant resilience to varied soil compositions and chemical profiles, establishing itself in sandy substrates, stony places, and even saline environments. Its distribution extends across open steppe ecosystems, indicating a preference for open or semi-open landscapes where it can compete effectively across diverse topographical and edaphic gradients.

Habitat :

crop fields, mountains, rivers, roadsides, saline places, sand, steppe, stony places

Life history

The life history of Thermopsis lanceolata is characterized by its status as a perennial species, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle in a single year. As a long-lived herb, it typically establishes itself through a robust root system that allows it to survive periods of dormancy, re-emerging annually to undergo its reproductive and vegetative phases. This perennial nature enables the plant to invest significant energy into structural development and seed production over several years, contributing to its ability to maintain populations within its specific ecological niches.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Thermopsis lanceolata is characterized by its growth as a non-woody herb, specifically categorized as a forb. This plant typically exhibits a height ranging from a minimum of 0.1 m to a maximum of 0.5 m. In terms of its habitat and life strategy, it is a terrestrial species and functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

forb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.5 m

Plant height min:

0.1 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Thermopsis lanceolata is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation process and metabolic efficiency in its native environment. The plant's foliage displays an elliptic leaf form, presenting smooth, entire margins that lack any specialized defensive structures such as thorns or spines.

Leaf form :

elliptic

Leaf margin :

entire

Leaf spines :

no

Leaf thorns :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Thermopsis lanceolata is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering window and diverse dispersal mechanisms. The plant begins its flowering period in June and continues through to August. Regarding the movement of its progeny, the species exhibits an unspecialized dispersal syndrome, yet it is also notably subject to anthropochorous dispersal, meaning its seeds or propagules are frequently spread through human activity.

Dispersal syndrome :

unspecialized

Dispersal syndrome :

anthropochorous

Flowering time :

Jun

Flowering time :

Aug

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Thermopsis lanceolata 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 seed.

Seed

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Chemicals

Thermopsis lanceolata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include COMPOUND 6, CYTISINE, Compound 1, Compound 7, Isoflavones.

COMPOUND 6

1. Fitoterapia

CYTISINE

1. The Journal of organic chemistry

Compound 1

1. Fitoterapia

Compound 7

1. Fitoterapia

Isoflavones

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Activities

Thermopsis lanceolata has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral, Antifungal.

Antiviral

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
2. Fitoterapia

Antifungal

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Conditions

Thermopsis lanceolata has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include tobacco mosaic virus, tomato spotted wilt virus.

Tobacco mosaic virus

1. Journal of Asian natural products research
2. The Journal of organic chemistry

Tomato spotted wilt virus

1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Preparations

Thermopsis lanceolata has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include seeds.

Seeds

1. Journal of Asian natural products research