Beaumontia brevituba

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Beaumontia brevituba, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Gentianales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apocynaceae and falls under the genus Beaumontia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to specific regions within East Asia. Its primary geographical distribution can be found in China, particularly across the southeastern parts of the country. Additionally, it is documented to grow in the tropical environment of Hainan. These specific locations define the natural range where the species thrives. Consequently, its presence is closely tied to the unique climates of China Southeast and Hainan.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Beaumontia brevituba is characterized by its structural classification as a phanerophyte, indicating that its perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems. Within this framework, it also exhibits traits consistent with a nanophanerophyte, reflecting its growth habit and the positioning of its reproductive and vegetative buds. As a perennial woody species, its life cycle involves the development of robust stem structures that allow it to persist through various environmental conditions, maintaining its elevated buds to ensure survival and continued seasonal growth.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Beaumontia brevituba is characterized by its growth habit as an obligatory climber, utilizing structural support to ascend toward light sources. It functions as an independent organism, meaning it is not a parasite and does not rely on a host for nutrients. In terms of its ecological positioning, the species is terrestrial rather than epiphytic, establishing its root system in the soil. Furthermore, the plant exhibits a woody structure, developing lignified tissues that provide the necessary strength for its climbing lifestyle.

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Beaumontia brevituba 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 fruit, leaf, seed.

Fruit

1. Phytochemistry

Leaf

1. Phytochemistry

Seed

1. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Beaumontia brevituba has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Digitoxigenin, Digitoxigenin alpha-L-cymaroside, Oleandrigenin.

Digitoxigenin

1. Planta medica

Digitoxigenin alpha-L-cymaroside

1. Planta medica

Oleandrigenin

1. Planta medica

Conditions

Beaumontia brevituba has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include lung cancer.

Lung cancer

1. Planta medica