Celastrus rosthornianus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

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 Celastrales, it is further categorized under the family Celastraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Celastrus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central provinces to the North-Central areas. Additionally, its presence extends into the Southeast regions of China. Beyond Chinese borders, the species is also documented within the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, its range includes the country of Vietnam.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Celastrus rosthornianus is characterized by its adaptation to diverse montane environments, spanning a broad altitudinal gradient. This species is typically found across varying landscapes, with its distribution ranging from lower foothills at a minimum elevation of 500 m AMSL to high-altitude mountainous zones reaching a maximum of 3100 m AMSL. On average, the plant thrives at a mean elevation of approximately 1400 m AMSL, suggesting a preference for mid-elevation montane habitats where environmental conditions are optimized for its growth and medicinal potency.

Elevational range max:

3100 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1400 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

500 m AMSL

Physiology

The physiological profile of Celastrus rosthornianus is characterized by distinct morphological dimensions in its foliage, which play a critical role in its photosynthetic capacity and environmental adaptation. The leaf architecture exhibits significant variability in size, with lengths ranging from a minimum of 3.5 cm to a maximum of 11 cm, resulting in a mean leaf length of 7.125 cm. This longitudinal dimension is complemented by a width that fluctuates between a minimum of 1.5 cm and a maximum of 6.5 cm. Such variations in leaf surface area suggest a flexible physiological response to light interception and transpiration rates, allowing the plant to optimize its metabolic processes across different microclimatic conditions.

Leaf length max:

11 cm

Leaf length mean:

7.125 cm

Leaf length min:

3.5 cm

Leaf width max:

6.5 cm

Leaf width min:

1.5 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Celastrus rosthornianus is characterized by specific morphological dimensions of its inflorescence and fruit structures. The reproductive cycle involves an inflorescence that typically ranges in length from a minimum of 0.02 m to a maximum of 0.04 m. Following pollination, the plant develops fruits that exhibit consistent spherical or near-spherical proportions, with the fruit length and width following very similar developmental patterns. Specifically, the fruit length varies from a minimum of 0.55 cm to a maximum of 0.8 cm, with a mean length of 0.675 cm. Correspondingly, the fruit width also spans from a minimum of 0.55 cm to a maximum of 0.8 cm, maintaining a mean width of 0.675 cm, which ensures a symmetrical fruit structure during the dispersal phase.

Fruit length max:

0.8 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.675 cm

Fruit length min:

0.55 cm

Fruit width max:

0.8 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.675 cm

Fruit width min:

0.55 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.04 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.02 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Celastrus rosthornianus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lupeol palmitate, beta-Amyrin palmitate.

Lupeol palmitate

1. Natural product research

beta-Amyrin palmitate

1. Natural product research