Ranalisma rostrata

Ranalisma rostrata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Alismataceae
Genus: Ranalisma
Species:
R. rostrata
Binomial name
Ranalisma rostrata
Stapf.

Ranalisma rostrata is a critically endangered marsh plant species, one of only two species in the Ranalisma genus of the family Alismataceae. It is included in the list of China national level Ⅰ key protection plants, and after the introduction of breeding programs in China the population has been increasing.[2] Studies have shown that both volatile compounds and water extracts derived from Isodon globosa and Pogostemon praetermissum exhibit significant inhibitory effects on the seed germination of R. rostrata. These extracts also slow down primary root growth and induce morphological changes in the root system, although they do not affect bud development.[3]

References

  1. ^ Lansdown, R.V. (2011). "Ranalisma rostrata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T194036A8879433. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T194036A8879433.en. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  2. ^ SHI, Congguang; LI, Haoming; QIU, Jianxi (2021). "Nutritional components of rhizome and leaf of Ranalisma rostratum and its acute oral toxicity". Journal of Zhejiang A&F University. 38 (6): 1170–1177.
  3. ^ Li, Jin; Feng, Bin (1 Jan 2000). "Research on allelopathic effect of weeds on endangered plant Ranalisma rostrata". Journal of Hubei Normal University (natural Science). 20 (2): 9–11 – via Europe PMC.