Ceriscoides campanulata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across the Asian continent. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is widely documented across various regions including India and Bangladesh. Its presence is also noted in the specific state of Assam and throughout the East Himalaya range. Beyond the Indian Subcontinent, the species extends into the Indo-China region. Specifically, its geographical distribution includes the country of Myanmar.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Ceriscoides campanulata is characterized by its highly specific altitudinal positioning within its native habitat. This species is strictly confined to a precise elevational niche, occurring exclusively at an altitude of 300 m AMSL. This narrow elevational range, defined by both a minimum and maximum threshold of 300 m AMSL, suggests that the plant is adapted to very specific environmental variables, such as particular temperature gradients, atmospheric pressure, and moisture availability found at this exact level. Such specialization indicates that the species occupies a narrow ecological belt, making its distribution highly sensitive to topographical changes and microclimatic shifts within its ecosystem.

Elevational range max:

300 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Ceriscoides campanulata is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, indicating that its perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems, allowing it to establish a permanent and robust structural presence within its ecosystem. While its primary growth habit follows this phanerophyte strategy, its developmental trajectory and ecological adaptability are further nuanced by its potential to manifest as a nanophanerophyte, where the height of its perennating shoots is significantly reduced compared to larger woody species. This life history strategy enables the plant to navigate varying environmental pressures, utilizing its elevated buds to survive seasonal changes while maintaining the structural integrity necessary for long-term survival and reproductive success in its native habitat.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Ceriscoides campanulata is characterized by its woody structure and specific growth habit, functioning as a shrub that maintains a self-supporting climbing mechanism. Although it possesses the ability to climb, it is categorized as a self-supporting climber rather than an obligatory or facultative one. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior and maintains a terrestrial life habit, growing in soil rather than acting as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ceriscoides campanulata 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 leaf.

Leaf

1. Fitoterapia

Conditions

Ceriscoides campanulata has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammation.

Inflammation

1. Fitoterapia