Chloranthus anhuiensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Chloranthales, and the family Chloranthaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Chloranthus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is specifically native to a limited portion of East Asia. Its documented geographical distribution is restricted to the southeastern region of China. Within this territory, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions found in China Southeast. Because its range is so localized, it is considered an endemic species to this specific area. Consequently, understanding its habitat in these southeastern provinces is crucial for its conservation.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Chloranthus anhuiensis is characterized by its specific distribution within montane environments, where it occupies a distinct altitudinal niche. This species is typically found thriving at moderate elevations, with a documented elevational range that spans from a minimum of 500 m AMSL to a maximum of 700 m AMSL. Within this vertical distribution, the plant reaches its optimal ecological equilibrium at a mean elevation of approximately 600 m AMSL, suggesting a preference for the specific temperature, humidity, and soil compositions characteristic of these mid-altitude subtropical or temperate forest zones.

Elevational range max:

700 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

600 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

500 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Chloranthus anhuiensis is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its natural habitat through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial, the plant does not complete its life cycle within a single year or two but instead establishes long-term vegetative structures that support continuous or seasonal growth cycles. This enduring lifecycle enables the plant to invest energy into robust root systems and rhizomes, which facilitate survival during unfavorable environmental conditions and provide the necessary resources for repeated flowering and seed production over many years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Chloranthus anhuiensis is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. As a self-supporting plant, it does not exhibit climbing habits, maintaining a consistent herbaceous structure throughout its development. The plant typically reaches a height ranging from a minimum of 0.32 m to a maximum of 0.5 m, with an average plant height of approximately 0.41 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.5 m

Plant height mean:

0.41 m

Plant height min:

0.32 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiological profile of Chloranthus anhuiensis is characterized by specific morphological dimensions of its foliage, which play a critical role in its photosynthetic capacity and environmental adaptation. The leaf architecture exhibits significant variability, with leaf lengths typically ranging from a minimum of 10 cm to a mean of 11.5 cm, reaching a maximum extent of 13 cm. Complementing this longitudinal growth, the leaf width demonstrates a corresponding range, with minimum widths measured at 4 cm, a mean width of 5.5 cm, and a maximum width of up to 7 cm. These quantitative traits define the surface area available for gas exchange and light interception, which are fundamental to the plant's metabolic processes and overall vigor.

Leaf length max:

13 cm

Leaf length mean:

11.5 cm

Leaf length min:

10 cm

Leaf width max:

7 cm

Leaf width mean:

5.5 cm

Leaf width min:

4 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Chloranthus anhuiensis 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. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Chloranthus anhuiensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anhuienoside A, Anhuienoside B.

Anhuienoside A

1. Journal of natural products

Anhuienoside B

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Chloranthus anhuiensis has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Neuroprotective.

Cytotoxic

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Neuroprotective

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Conditions

Chloranthus anhuiensis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include neurodegenerative diseases.

Neurodegenerative diseases

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Chloranthus anhuiensis has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extract of whole plant, whole plants.

Extract of whole plant

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Whole plants

1. Journal of natural products