Chloranthus holostegius

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Chloranthus holostegius var. shimianensis
• Chloranthus holostegius var. trichoneurus
• Chloranthus fortunei var. holostegius

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Chloranthales, specifically within the family Chloranthaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Chloranthus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within specific regions of China. Its natural habitat includes the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the Southeast region of China. These locations represent the core areas where the plant thrives in the wild. Consequently, its geographical range is concentrated within these southern and central Chinese provinces.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Chloranthus holostegius is closely tied to specific altitudinal gradients within its natural habitat, where it thrives within a distinct vertical distribution. This species is primarily found in mountainous or hilly terrains, occupying an elevational range that spans from a minimum of 700 m AMSL to a maximum of 1600 m AMSL. Across its geographical spread, the plant maintains a mean elevation of approximately 1150 m AMSL, suggesting a preference for mid-elevation montane environments. These elevational parameters indicate that the species is adapted to the specific microclimates, temperature regimes, and moisture levels characteristic of these specific altitude tiers.

Elevational range max:

1600 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1150 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

700 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Chloranthus holostegius is characterized by its nature as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist in its habitat through multiple growing seasons. As a perennial species, it does not complete its life cycle within a single year like annuals or two years like biennials; instead, it maintains a long-term presence in its ecological niche, often relying on established rhizomes or root systems to survive periods of dormancy. This perennial growth habit enables the plant to accumulate resources over time, facilitating consistent vegetative development and periodic reproductive cycles. Through its extended lifespan, the plant can adapt to seasonal environmental fluctuations, ensuring its continued survival and contribution to the local flora over many consecutive years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Chloranthus holostegius is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb. This herbaceous plant is self-supporting rather than being a climber, maintaining a stature that typically ranges from a minimum height of 0.25 m to a maximum of 0.55 m, with an average plant height of approximately 0.4 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.55 m

Plant height mean:

0.4 m

Plant height min:

0.25 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Chloranthus holostegius is characterized by distinct morphological parameters of its foliage, which play a critical role in its photosynthetic capacity and metabolic processes. The leaves exhibit significant variability in size, with lengths ranging from a minimum of 8 cm to a maximum of 15 cm, maintaining an average length of 11.5 cm. Correspondingly, the leaf width demonstrates a broad developmental spectrum, measuring as narrow as 4 cm at its minimum and extending to a maximum width of 10 cm, resulting in a mean width of 7 cm. These dimensions reflect the plant's adaptive strategy for light interception and gas exchange within its specific ecological niche, where the variation in leaf surface area directly influences its transpiration rates and overall energy production.

Leaf length max:

15 cm

Leaf length mean:

11.5 cm

Leaf length min:

8 cm

Leaf width max:

10 cm

Leaf width mean:

7 cm

Leaf width min:

4 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Chloranthus holostegius culminates in the development of small, distinct fruits that characterize its reproductive output. These fruits exhibit specific morphological dimensions, typically ranging in length from a minimum of 0.3 cm to a maximum of 0.4 cm. On average, the fruit length is measured at approximately 0.35 cm, reflecting a consistent size distribution within the species during its fruiting stage.

Fruit length max:

0.4 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.35 cm

Fruit length min:

0.3 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Chloranthus holostegius has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Fitoterapia
2. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Chloranthus holostegius has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include COMPOUND 23, Chlorahololide D, Compound 1, Compound 17, Compound 22.

COMPOUND 23

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Chlorahololide D

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Compound 1

1. Fitoterapia

Compound 17

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Compound 22

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Sesquiterpene

1. Fitoterapia

Sesquiterpenes

1. Fitoterapia

Conditions

Chloranthus holostegius has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Breast Cancer.

Breast cancer

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Chloranthus holostegius has 2 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include whole plants, roots.

Whole plants

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
2. Fitoterapia

Roots

1. Fitoterapia