Adina trichotoma

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Adina polycephaloides
• Cephalanthus aralioides
• Adina polycephala
• Nauclea trichotoma
• Adina zschokkei
• Adina trichotoma var. aralioides
• Adina parvula
• Nauclea aralioides
• Adina aralioides
• Adina polycephala var. noei
• Adina polycephala var. macrophylla
• Metadina trichotoma

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, it is specifically classified under the family Rubiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Adina, specifically the species Adina trichotoma.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it is primarily found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it grows in both Assam and Bangladesh. Additionally, the species can be located within the Indo-China region, specifically in Cambodia. Together, these areas define the natural habitat and geographical range of Adina trichotoma.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Adina trichotoma is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, specifically exhibiting traits consistent with both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte life forms. As a phanerophyte, the plant maintains its perennating buds well above the ground level, typically on woody branches, which allows it to survive through unfavorable seasonal conditions. Its growth habit is defined by this elevated bud positioning, ensuring that the vital regenerative tissues are protected from surface-level environmental stressors. This life strategy enables the plant to establish a stable, perennial presence in its ecosystem, utilizing its woody structure to support seasonal regrowth and long-term survival.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Adina trichotoma is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, standing as an independent organism that does not function as a parasite or an epiphyte, maintaining a terrestrial existence rather than an aquatic or semiaquatic one. As a self-supporting plant, it does not exhibit climbing habits such as lianas or vines. The structural scale of the species is substantial, with a plant height that typically ranges from a minimum of 5 meters to a maximum of 40 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

40 m

Plant height min:

5 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Adina trichotoma is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency in various environmental conditions. In terms of its structural and mechanical properties, the plant exhibits a stem specific density (SSD) with a mean value of 774 mg/cm³, reflecting the density and resource allocation strategy of its woody tissues.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Stem specific density (SSD) mean:

774 mg/cm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Adina trichotoma has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Glycosides.

Glycosides

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Adina trichotoma has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 27-nor-oleanolic acid saponin, ethanolic extract of the bark.

27-nor-oleanolic acid saponin

1. Natural products and bioprospecting

Ethanolic extract of the bark

1. Journal of natural products