Casearia kurzii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Casearia kurzii var. gracilis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it is situated in the family Salicaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Casearia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found specifically in the South-Central areas. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits Bangladesh, Assam, and the East Himalaya. Additionally, the species is documented within the Indo-China region, specifically in Myanmar. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where Casearia kurzii thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Casearia kurzii is characterized by its growth habit as a climbing plant, specifically manifesting as a liana or vine. Within its structural development, it exhibits a versatile climbing nature, functioning both as a self-supporting entity and through climbing mechanisms. This includes being categorized as a facultative climber, as well as demonstrating self-supporting characteristics that allow it to maintain its stature.

Climber :

self-supporting

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Casearia kurzii has 1 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 leaf.

Leaf

1. Bioorganic chemistry
2. Fitoterapia
3. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Casearia kurzii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Clerodane Diterpenoids, Compound 2, Compound 1, Compound-4, compound 8.

Clerodane Diterpenoids

1. Bioorganic chemistry
2. Journal of natural medicines

Compound 2

1. Bioorganic chemistry
2. Journal of natural medicines

Compound 1

1. Phytochemistry

Compound-4

1. Bioorganic chemistry

compound 8

1. Phytochemistry

Activities

Casearia kurzii has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Phytochemistry

Preparations

Casearia kurzii has 1 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include twigs.

Twigs

1. Bioorganic chemistry