Alseodaphne semecarpifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Persea semecarpifolia
• Laurus semecarpifolia
• Alseodaphne semecarpifolia var. parvifolia
• Alseodaphne semecarpifolia var. angustifolia
• Alseodaphne semecarpifolia var. malabarica
• Tabernaemontana tenuifolia

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Alséodaphne, specifically as the species Alséodaphne semecarpifolia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Alsedaophne semecarpifolia, exhibits a specific range within the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the diverse landscapes of India. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the tropical regions of Sri Lanka. These two countries represent the primary geographical extent for its native distribution. Therefore, its presence is closely tied to the environmental conditions found across these specific South Asian territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Alséodaphne semecarpifolia is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle within a single year. Throughout its existence, the plant maintains a consistent foliage profile, as it is classified as an evergreen, retaining its leaves across different seasons rather than shedding them annually.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Alséodaphne semecarpifolia is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically classified as a tree. This plant exhibits a substantial stature, reaching an average height of approximately 16 m. While it possesses the structural characteristics of a tree, it also demonstrates climbing tendencies, functioning as a self-supporting liana or vine.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height mean:

16 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Alsiodaphne semecarpifolia is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which involves the direct fixation of atmospheric carbon dioxide through the Calvin cycle within the mesophyll cells. As a non-nitrogen fixing plant, it lacks the symbiotic relationship with diazotrophic bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms, meaning it must rely on the uptake of nitrates or ammonium present in the soil to meet its metabolic nitrogen requirements.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Alseodaphne semecarpifolia has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.

Leaf

1. Heliyon

Stem

1. Heliyon

Chemicals

Alseodaphne semecarpifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Icariin, baicalein.

Icariin

1. Heliyon

baicalein

1. Heliyon

Conditions

Alseodaphne semecarpifolia has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer.

Cancer

1. Heliyon