Veratrum dahuricum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Veratrum album f. dahuricum
• Veratrum album var. dahuricum

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 and order Liliales, it is further categorized into the family Melanthiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Veratrum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across several key regions in Northern Asia. Within Siberia, it can be found growing in the areas of Buryatiya, Chita, and Irkutsk. Its presence extends significantly into the Russian Far East as well. Specifically, it inhabits the Amur region and the Khabarovsk territory. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various parts of the Siberian and Far Eastern landscapes.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Veratrum dahuricum is closely tied to specific moisture-rich landscapes, as the species primarily colonizes meadows and meadows characterized by wet soil conditions. These environments provide the consistent hydration and nutrient-dense ground necessary for its growth cycle. By inhabiting these damp meadow ecosystems, the plant thrives in open areas where light availability is sufficient to support its development within the moist, herbaceous vegetation layers.

Habitat :

meadows, meadows: wet

Life history

The life history of Veratrum dahuricum is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a geophyte, it relies on specialized underground storage organs to survive dormant periods, ensuring its longevity and ability to re-emerge annually. This lifecycle strategy enables the species to establish a stable presence within its ecological niche, utilizing its subterranean structures to navigate seasonal environmental shifts.

Life form :

geophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Veratrum dahuricum is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. This terrestrial species grows as an independent plant, lacking any parasitic behavior. In terms of stature, it typically reaches a mean height of 1.1 m, though individual specimens can vary in size, ranging from a minimum of 0.5 m to a maximum height of 1.5 m. Although it possesses a self-supporting structure rather than acting as a climber, its overall architecture is defined by this herbaceous, non-woody habit.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

1.5 m

Plant height mean:

1.1 m

Plant height min:

0.5 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Veratrum dahuricum is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency in its natural habitat. The plant's vegetative morphology is closely tied to its energy production, featuring leaves that vary significantly in dimension to optimize light interception. The leaf length typically ranges from a minimum of 13 cm to a maximum of 23 cm, with a mean length of approximately 18 cm. Complementing this longitudinal growth, the leaf width spans from a minimum of 5 cm to a maximum of 11 cm, providing a substantial surface area for gas exchange and photosynthetic activity.

Leaf length max:

23 cm

Leaf length mean:

18 cm

Leaf length min:

13 cm

Leaf width max:

11 cm

Leaf width min:

5 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Veratrum dahuricum is characterized by a specific seasonal flowering period and distinct structural floral arrangements. The plant enters its flowering phase during the month of July and continues through August. During this period, it produces inflorescences that vary in size, typically ranging from a minimum length of 0.2 meters to a maximum length of 0.6 meters.

Flowering time :

Jul

Flowering time :

Aug

Inflorescence length max:

0.6 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.2 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Veratrum dahuricum 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 rhizome.

Rhizome

1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

Chemicals

Veratrum dahuricum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CYCLOPAMINE, JERVINE, VERATRAMINE.

CYCLOPAMINE

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

JERVINE

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

VERATRAMINE

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Veratrum dahuricum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.

Anticancer

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Veratrum dahuricum has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include tumors.

Tumors

1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis