ebine

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• ebine
• two-coloured calanthe

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Alismorkis discolor
• Calanthe striata var. discolor

Regional and Traditional Names

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 Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Calanthe, with its species name being discolor.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is naturally distributed across several key regions within Eastern Asia. In China, its presence is noted throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species also extends its range into the nation of Japan. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the Korean peninsula. Finally, its geographical reach includes the Nansei-shoto islands.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Calathea discolor is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. It functions primarily as a geophyte, relying on specialized underground storage organs to endure unfavorable environmental conditions and facilitate regrowth. Structurally, its survival strategy is classified under the cryptophyte life form, meaning its essential regenerative buds are protected beneath the soil surface, shielding them from external stressors to ensure long-term continuity.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

cryptophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Calathea discolor is characterized by a growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically categorized as a forb. It exhibits a non-woody structure and functions as an independent organism, rather than a parasite. In terms of its habitat and ecological positioning, the plant is terrestrial and does not function as an epiphyte. Furthermore, it is a self-supporting plant that does not exhibit climbing behaviors such as a liana or vine, maintaining a stable, upright stature.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Calanthe discolor has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Calaliukiuenoside, Calanthoside, Calaphenanthrenol, Glucoindican, INDICAN.

Calaliukiuenoside

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Calanthoside

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Calaphenanthrenol

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Glucoindican

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INDICAN

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Indirubin

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Tryptanthrin

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