Vicatia thibetica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Sinodielsia thibetica

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Vicatia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several distinct regions of Asia. In China, its distribution is quite broad, spanning from the South-Central provinces to the high altitudes of Qinghai. It is also notably found within the vast territory of Tibet. Moving beyond Chinese borders, the species extends into the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, it can be located within the mountainous terrain of Nepal.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Vicatia thibetica is strictly defined by its high-altitude habitat within montane ecosystems, where it thrives across a specific vertical gradient. This species is primarily distributed within a specialized altitudinal niche, occupying an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 2700 m AMSL. As the terrain ascends, the plant is found throughout the mid-to-upper reaches of its habitat, maintaining a mean elevation of approximately 3350 m AMSL. The upper limit of its ecological tolerance is reached at a maximum elevation of 4000 m AMSL, placing it firmly within alpine or sub-alpine environmental zones characterized by the unique climatic pressures of high-elevation landscapes.

Elevational range max:

4000 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

3350 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

2700 m AMSL

Physiology

The physiology of Vicatia thiabetica is characterized by specific morphological dimensions of its foliage, which play a critical role in its photosynthetic capacity and environmental adaptation. The leaves exhibit a distinct range of sizes, with a mean leaf length of 1.75 cm, fluctuating from a minimum of 1 cm to a maximum of 2.5 cm. Complementing this longitudinal variation, the leaf width shows significant plasticity, maintaining a mean width of 1 cm, while ranging from a minimum of 0.5 cm to a maximum of 1.5 cm. These precise dimensions in leaf length and width govern the surface area available for gas exchange and light interception, directly influencing the plant's metabolic efficiency and resource allocation within its habitat.

Leaf length max:

2.5 cm

Leaf length mean:

1.75 cm

Leaf length min:

1 cm

Leaf width max:

1.5 cm

Leaf width mean:

1 cm

Leaf width min:

0.5 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Vicatia thiabetica is characterized by its specific inflorescence and fruiting structures. The plant produces an inflorescence that typically ranges in length from a minimum of 0.05 m to a maximum of 0.09 m. Following pollination, the development of the fruit follows distinct dimensional patterns; the fruit length varies from a minimum of 2 cm to a maximum of 3 cm, with a recorded mean length of 2.5 cm. Regarding the fruit's width, the measurements are highly consistent, maintaining a minimum of 2 cm, a maximum of 2 cm, and a mean width of 2 cm, indicating a uniform lateral dimension throughout its developmental stages.

Fruit length max:

3 cm

Fruit length mean:

2.5 cm

Fruit length min:

2 cm

Fruit width max:

2 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.09 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.05 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Vicatia thibetica has 18 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, 3-n-Butylphthalide, Astragalin, CHLOROGENIC ACID, Coumarins.

Flavonoids

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening
3. Microbial ecology

3-n-Butylphthalide

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Astragalin

1. Microbial ecology

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Coumarins

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

GLUTAMIC ACID

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

L-Epicatechin

1. Microbial ecology

Ligustilide

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Phenols

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Quercetin 3-glucoside

1. Microbial ecology

Activities

Vicatia thibetica has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Digestive.

Digestive

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Conditions

Vicatia thibetica has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cold, fatigue, pain, wind.

Cold

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Fatigue

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Pain

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening

Wind

1. Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening