Adina rubella

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Nauclea rubella f. rubescens
• Adina fauriei
• Nauclea rubella
• Nauclea rubella f. viridis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Gentianaales and the family Rubiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed within the genus Adina.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found across specific regions of East Asia. In China, its presence is noted within the North-Central territories. Additionally, it can be located throughout the Southeast part of China. The species also extends its range into the Korean Peninsula. Consequently, its geographical distribution is concentrated in these distinct parts of Eastern Asia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Adina rubella is characterized by its growth habit as a perennial woody plant, primarily functioning as a phanerophyte due to its elevated bud positions that allow it to persist through unfavorable seasons. While its primary life form is categorized as a phanerophyte, its structural complexity within its ecological niche can occasionally exhibit characteristics associated with a nanophanerophyte depending on the specific environmental stressors and the height of its terminal buds. This life strategy enables the species to maintain a consistent presence in its habitat, utilizing its perennial nature to establish a stable structural framework that supports its reproductive cycles and long-term survival.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Adina rubella is characterized by its growth habit as a woody plant, exhibiting a robust and structurally firm development. It functions as a self-supporting climber, possessing the necessary mechanical strength to ascend or maintain its posture without relying on external structures for stability. Unlike parasitic species, this plant is entirely independent, deriving its own nutrients without the need for a host organism. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial species, establishing its root system and biological processes within the soil rather than growing as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Adina rubella 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 root.

Root

1. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Adina rubella has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Quinovic acid, Rubelloside B.

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Quinovic acid

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Rubelloside B

1. Phytochemistry

Preparations

Adina rubella has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include roots.

Roots

1. Phytochemistry