Arcangelisia gusanlung

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Arcangelisia gusanlung, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales. It is a member of the Menispermaceae family, specifically situated within the genus Arcangelisia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Arcangelisia gusanlung, possesses a very specific and localized geographical distribution. Currently, its documented natural range is limited to a single province in East Asia. Specifically, this medicinal species is found within the tropical region of Hainan, China. Because it is restricted to this particular area, it is considered an endemic specimen to that island location. Therefore, its occurrence is geographically concentrated rather than widespread across different territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Arcangelisia gusanlung is characterized by its robust growth habit, functioning as an obligatory climber that relies on external structures for support to ascend. The plant exhibits a woody structure, providing the necessary rigidity for its climbing mechanism. In terms of scale, it is capable of reaching a significant plant height, with a mean height of approximately 10 m.

Climber :

obligatory

Plant height mean:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Arcangelisia gusanlung is characterized by its specialized metabolic processes adapted to its specific ecological niche, involving complex biochemical pathways for the synthesis of bioactive secondary metabolites. Its nutritional physiology is driven by the uptake of essential minerals and water through its root system to support cellular functions and structural integrity. Regarding its interaction with soil nutrients, the plant does not exhibit the physiological capacity for symbiotic nitrogen fixation; therefore, it is not a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the specific nodules or symbiotic relationships with diazotrophic bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia. Instead, it relies on the absorption of nitrates and ammonium present in the soil to satisfy its nitrogen requirements for protein synthesis and enzymatic activity.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Reproduction

The reproduction of Arcangelisia gusanlung is driven by a biotic pollination syndrome, specifically relying on insects to facilitate the transfer of pollen. This insect-mediated process is a critical component of its reproductive cycle, ensuring genetic exchange within its habitat. Following successful pollination, the plant develops fruits that exhibit specific dimensional characteristics; these fruits typically range in width from a minimum of 2.5 cm to a maximum of 3 cm, with a recorded mean fruit width of 2.75 cm.

Fruit width max:

3 cm

Fruit width mean:

2.75 cm

Fruit width min:

2.5 cm

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Arcangelisia gusanlung has 1 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 stem.

Stem

1. Journal of natural products
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Arcangelisia gusanlung has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gusanlung E, N-trans-Feruloyltyramine.

Gusanlung E

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

N-trans-Feruloyltyramine

1. Chemico-biological interactions

Activities

Arcangelisia gusanlung has 3 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Anticancer

1. Chemico-biological interactions

Antimicrobial

1. Chemico-biological interactions

Antioxidant

1. Chemico-biological interactions

Preparations

Arcangelisia gusanlung has 2 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include FLA, stems.

Fla

1. Chemico-biological interactions

Stems

1. Journal of natural products