Cephalotaxus hainanensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Asia. Within China, its range extends through the South-Central provinces and into the Southeast territories. It is also specifically documented as being native to the tropical island of Hainan. Furthermore, the species can be found in the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Beyond Chinese borders, its habitat continues into the Indo-China region, specifically within Myanmar.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Cephalotaxus hainanensis is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are borne on aerial shoots well above the soil surface. Within this botanical framework, it exhibits specific developmental nuances consistent with both the nanophanerophyte and phanerophyte life form categories, indicating its ability to maintain woody structures that persist through various seasonal cycles. As a perennial woody species, its life cycle involves a long-term investment in structural biomass, utilizing its elevated buds to survive environmental fluctuations. This phanerophytic strategy allows the plant to occupy stable niches within its habitat, ensuring that its regenerative organs remain protected and positioned to facilitate continued growth and reproductive development over many years.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Cephalotaxus hainanensis is characterized by its distinct growth habit and structural composition. It is a woody plant that exhibits a self-supporting growth form, functioning as a terrestrial species rather than an epiphyte or a climber. Furthermore, the plant is entirely independent in its nutritional requirements, lacking any parasitic tendencies.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Cephalotaxus hainanensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hainanensine.

Hainanensine

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Cephalotaxus hainanensis has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.

Antitumor

1. Dr. Duke

Conditions

Cephalotaxus hainanensis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include leukemia.

Leukemia

1. Genetics and molecular research : GMR

Preparations

Cephalotaxus hainanensis has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf-derived suspension cultured cells, leaves.

Leaf-derived suspension cultured cells

1. Plant methods

Leaves

1. Plant methods