Chelonopsis souliei

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Brandisia souliei
• Chelonopsis albiflora

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Chelonopsis souliei, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Chelonopsis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within certain regions of East Asia. Its primary distribution can be found throughout the South-Central area of China. Additionally, the species extends its habitat into the high-altitude territories of Tibet. These specific locations define the natural boundaries where the plant is known to grow. Consequently, its occurrence is limited to these particular parts of the Chinese landscape.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Chelonopsis souliei is characterized by a distinct growth strategy defined by its specialized life forms, primarily functioning as a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte. As a phanerophyte, the plant maintains its regenerative buds well above the soil surface, allowing it to persist through various environmental conditions by utilizing elevated structural supports. This is complemented by its classification as a nanophanerophyte, indicating a relatively low-growing stature where the woody or persistent stems remain close to the ground while still keeping the buds elevated. This dual life form strategy enables the species to balance structural resilience with a compact growth habit, optimizing its ability to navigate its specific ecological niche and manage resource allocation throughout its developmental stages.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Chelonopsis souliei is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its structural development to ascend without the need for external hosts. It functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies toward other plants, and despite its climbing nature, it maintains a terrestrial existence rather than living as an epiphyte. Furthermore, the plant exhibits a woody constitution, providing the necessary structural rigidity to support its climbing lifestyle.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Chelonopsis souliei has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Lupenol, Vanillic acid.

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Lupenol

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Vanillic acid

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials