Blachia siamensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Blachia jatrophifolia var. siamensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Euphorbiaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Blachia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is noted within the Hainan province. The species also extends into the Indo-China region, where it can be found in Cambodia. Additionally, it is distributed throughout parts of Thailand. These locations highlight the tropical habitat preferred by this medicinal species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Blachia siamensis is characterized by its distinct growth strategies and structural classification within its ecosystem. As a perennial woody plant, its life form is primarily defined as a phanerophyte, indicating that its perennating buds are located high above the ground on branches, allowing it to maintain structural integrity and seasonal resilience. Depending on the specific environmental stressors and the stage of its developmental cycle, it may also exhibit characteristics associated with being a nanophanerophyte, where the elevating shoots are relatively short compared to larger forest canopy species. This combination of life forms enables the species to navigate diverse light availability and competitive pressures within its native habitats.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Blachia siamensis is characterized by its growth habit and structural composition, functioning as a facultative climber that can utilize surrounding structures for support. It is an independent organism that does not exhibit parasitic behavior, maintaining a terrestrial life form rather than living as an epiphyte. Structurally, the plant is classified as woody, possessing a firm and lignified framework.

Climber :

facultative

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Blachia siamensis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Chemicals

Blachia siamensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.

Flavonoids

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Conditions

Blachia siamensis has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include diabetic complications, lipid metabolism disorders, prostate cancer, viral infections.

Diabetic complications

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Lipid metabolism disorders

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Prostate cancer

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Viral infections

1. Chemistry & biodiversity