Chilocarpus costatus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Chilocarpus maingayi
• Chilocarpus costatus var. borneensis
• Chilocarpus cuneifolius
• Chilocarpus diepenhorstii
• Chilocarpus aurantiacus

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation is completed within the genus Chilocarpus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China territory, it can be found growing in both Myanmar and Thailand. Its presence extends significantly into the Malesia region as well. Specifically, it is documented in the islands of Borneo and Sumatera. Additionally, the species is native to the Malay Peninsula.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Chilocarpus costatus is characterized by a woody growth form, functioning as a liana or vine that exhibits an obligatory climbing habit to navigate its environment. Although it possesses a woody structure, it is categorized as a liana, utilizing its climbing mechanism for support rather than being a self-supporting shrub or tree. As an independent organism, it does not function as a parasite, and its life cycle is strictly terrestrial rather than epiphytic.

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Chilocarpus costatus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Pinoresinol.

Pinoresinol

1. Experimental parasitology

Activities

Chilocarpus costatus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.

Antiplasmodial

1. Experimental parasitology

Conditions

Chilocarpus costatus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Staphylococcus epidermidis.

Staphylococcus epidermidis

1. Experimental parasitology

Preparations

Chilocarpus costatus has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Chloroform extracts.

Chloroform extracts

1. Experimental parasitology