Ledebour Globeflower

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Ledebour Globeflower

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Trollius ledebourii f. polysepalus
• Trollius ledebourii var. polysepalus
• Trollius ledebourii lusus polysepalus
• Trollius ledebourii var. parviflorus
• Trollius ledebourii var. pulcher

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Ranunculaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Trollius.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Northern Asia. Within the vast territory of Siberia, its presence is specifically noted in the Chita region. Moving eastward, it can be found throughout various parts of the Russian Far East, including Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye. The species also extends its range into China, specifically within the Inner Mongolia region. Together, these locations highlight the plant's preference for specific habitats across these diverse territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Trollius ledebourii is defined by its preference for high-moisture, high-altitude environments across a diverse range of terrestrial landscapes. This species thrives in various settings, including cut-over forests, dense forests, and mountain meadows, often seeking out specific niches such as shrubberies and swampy areas. It is particularly adapted to wet habitats, where the consistent availability of water supports its growth in both open and partially shaded terrains. By occupying these varied locations—ranging from the damp understories of woodland ecosystems to the saturated soils of mountain marshes—the plant demonstrates a specialized ability to flourish in environments characterized by high humidity and moist substrates.

Habitat :

cut-over forest, forest, meadows: wet, mountains, shrubberies, swamps

Life history

The life history of Trollius ledubourii is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years and undergoes repeated cycles of growth and dormancy. As a perennial species, it typically survives through the winter by maintaining underground structures, such as rhizomes or root systems, which allow it to re-emerge and flourish during the subsequent growing seasons. Its biological cycle involves a period of vegetative growth in the spring and summer, often in moist, alpine, or subalpine habitats, followed by a flowering stage where it reproduces sexually. After successful pollination and seed maturation, the plant enters a period of senescence or dormancy as temperatures drop, storing essential energy reserves in its root system to ensure survival and continued development in future years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Trollius ledebourii is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically classified as a forb. This plant exhibits an independent life strategy, functioning as a non-parasitic organism. Regarding its habitat and ecological positioning, it displays a versatile moisture preference, ranging from terrestrial to semiaquatic and aquatic environments. In terms of physical stature, the plant maintains a relatively modest profile, with a maximum plant height reaching approximately 1 meter.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

1 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Trollius ledebourii is primarily characterized by its sexual processes, as the plant features bisexual flowers that contain both male and female reproductive organs. The flowering period for this species typically commences in May and continues through June, although the exact timing may remain variable depending on environmental conditions. During this seasonal window, the bisexual nature of the flowers facilitates pollination, supporting the plant's sexual reproductive cycle.

Flowering time :

May

Flowering time :

Jun

Reproduction sexual :

bisexual

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Trollius ledebourii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Acacetin-7-O-neohesperidoside, Isoswertiajaponin, Isoswertisin, Neodiosmin, Orientin.

Acacetin-7-O-neohesperidoside

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Isoswertiajaponin

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Isoswertisin

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Neodiosmin

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Orientin

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