Callerya dielsiana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Millettia cinerea var. yunnanensis
• Millettia champutongensis
• Millettia dunniana
• Millettia duclouxii
• Millettia dielsiana
• Millettia argyraea
• Millettia blinii
• Millettia fragrantissima
• Millettia obtusifoliolata

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Callerya dielaisia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, its taxonomic classification is completed within the genus Callerya.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence across several distinct regions in Asia. In China, its range extends through the South-Central provinces and reaches into the North-Central areas. It is also documented within the tropical landscapes of Hainan. Furthermore, the species can be found spreading through the Southeast regions of China. Beyond Chinese borders, its distribution continues into the Indo-China region, specifically within Myanmar.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Calathea dielsiana is defined by its occurrence within specific montane forest environments, where it thrives across a distinct altitudinal gradient. This species is typically found in high-altitude habitats, occupying an elevational range that begins at 1200 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 2700 m AMSL. Within this vertical distribution, the plant adapts to the varying microclimates of mid-to-high elevation tropical or subtropical montane ecosystems, where it likely relies on the filtered light and high humidity characteristic of the forest understory or margins found at these elevations.

Elevational range max:

2700 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1200 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Callerya dielksiana is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons and establish a long-term presence in its habitat. Throughout its developmental stages, the plant maintains an evergreen habit, ensuring that its foliage remains functional and present year-round rather than undergoing seasonal shedding.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Callerya dielshiana is characterized by its growth habit as a woody liana, functioning as a climbing vine that utilizes surrounding structures for support. This plant exhibits an obligatory climbing nature, meaning it relies on external scaffolding to ascend rather than being self-supporting. Its structural development is defined by its woody composition, providing the necessary tensile strength and durability required for its life as a climbing perennial.

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Calathea dieseldiana is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its metabolic processes and carbon fixation efficiency within its typical shaded environment. The plant exhibits a specific morphological configuration in its foliage, featuring elliptic leaf forms that facilitate optimal light interception. The leaf margins are entirely smooth, lacking serration or teeth, and the vegetative structures are notably devoid of defensive physical adaptations, as there are no leaf thorns or leaf spines present.

Leaf form :

elliptic

Leaf margin :

entire

Leaf spines :

no

Leaf thorns :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Callerya dielsiana 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 stem.

Stem

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Chemicals

Callerya dielsiana has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Barbigerone, Durmillone, Ichthynone, Isoflavones, Jamaicin.

Barbigerone

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Durmillone

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Ichthynone

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Isoflavones

1. Fitoterapia

Jamaicin

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Toxicarol isoflavone

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Preparations

Callerya dielsiana has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include vine stem.

Vine stem

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica