Amphineurion marginatum
Amphineurion marginatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Amphineurion marginatum, scientifically known as Amphineurion marginatum, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned for its unique phytochemical composition, it has long been utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and natural wellness solutions.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Amphineurion marginatumDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the Hainan province as well as across China Southeast. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the lush landscapes of Assam. The species also extends its range into the territory of Bangladesh. Finally, its distribution reaches the elevated terrains of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Life history
The life history of Amphineurion marginatum is characterized by its distinct growth strategies, functioning primarily as a phanerophyte, where its persistent buds are elevated above the ground level. Within its ecological niche, it also exhibits characteristics of a nanophanerophyte, indicating a compact growth habit with shoots that remain relatively low to the substrate while still maintaining visible terminal buds. This combination of life forms allows the plant to navigate its specific environmental constraints, balancing the structural support of a phanerophyte with the condensed stature of a nanophanerophyte to optimize its survival and reproductive success.
- Life form :
- nanophanerophyte
- Life form :
- phanerophyte
Morphology
The morphology of Amphineurion marginatum is characterized by a growth form that primarily manifests as a shrub, though it exhibits a variable degree of woodiness throughout its structure. While it functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite, the plant possesses facultative climbing capabilities, allowing it to ascend using external supports when necessary. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial species, establishing its root systems in the ground rather than growing as an epiphyte.
- Climber :
- facultative
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Parasite :
- independent
- Woodiness :
- variable
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Amphineurion marginatum has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA
Root
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA
Stem
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA