Cipadessa baccifera

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Cipadessa subscandens
• Cipadessa baccifera var. integerrima
• Melia baccifera
• Mallea subscandens
• Mallea rothii
• Mallea integerrima
• Rhus blinii
• Ekebergia indica
• Cipadessa baccifera var. sinensis
• Cipadessa fruticosa
• Cipadessa baccifera var. cinerascens
• Cipadessa fruticosa var. cinerascens
• Cipadessa sinensis
• Cipadessa warburgii
• Cipadessa cinerascens

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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 Sapindaales, specifically residing in the family Meliaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cipadessa, with the species being Cipadessa baccifera.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its range extends through both the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species is also notably distributed throughout the Indian Subcontinent, covering areas such as India and Bangladesh. Additionally, it can be found growing in the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya. Together, these locations define the diverse geographical footprint of Capparis decidua (often referred to as Cipadesca baccifera).

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Cipadesa baccifera is characterized by its adaptation to specific altitudinal gradients within its native montane habitats. This species thrives within a distinct elevational range, establishing itself in environments that ascend from a minimum of 900 m AMSL to a maximum peak of 2400 m AMSL. This vertical distribution suggests a preference for mid-to-high altitude ecosystems, where it likely interacts with varying microclimates and soil compositions unique to these tropical or subtropical highland zones. The ability to occupy such a broad altitudinal span indicates a level of ecological plasticity, allowing the plant to navigate the temperature fluctuations and atmospheric variations inherent in these varying elevations.

Elevational range max:

2400 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

900 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Cipadessa baccifera is characterized by a robust growth form, primarily developing as a woody tree. As a self-supporting organism, it possesses a sturdy structural framework that does not rely on climbing mechanisms, distinguishing it from lianas or vines. The plant maintains an independent existence, functioning as a non-parasitic species that does not rely on a host for nutrients. In terms of its ecological habitat and positioning, it is categorized as a terrestrial plant, lacking aquatic or epiphytic tendencies. Its physical constitution is defined by its woodiness, providing the necessary stability for its tree-like architecture.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Cipadessa baccifera is characterized by specialized structural adaptations that support its metabolic functions and mechanical integrity. A key physiological indicator of its structural robustness is its stem specific density (SSD), which plays a vital role in providing the necessary support for vascular transport and environmental resilience. The SSD_mean for this species is recorded at 831 mg/cm³, a value that reflects the concentration of lignified tissues and cellular density within the stem architecture. This density is essential for maintaining the hydraulic conductivity required for nutrient distribution while ensuring the plant can withstand physical stresses. The integration of this specific density into its overall physiological framework facilitates efficient resource allocation and structural stability throughout its growth cycles.

Stem specific density (SSD) mean:

831 mg/cm³

Reproduction

Reproduction in Cipadessa baccifera is characterized by the production of specialized seeds that exhibit a highly consistent morphological profile. The reproductive output is marked by a uniform seed mass, with the mean, maximum, and minimum values all recorded at precisely 0.0065 g. This lack of variance in seed mass suggests a highly stabilized developmental process during the maturation of the seeds, ensuring that each reproductive unit possesses an identical weight of 0.0065 g. Such uniformity in seed dimensions is a critical component of the species' reproductive strategy, providing a predictable physical characteristic for its dispersal and establishment.

Seed mass mean:

0.0065 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Cipadessa baccifera has 5 reported plant parts identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, seed, fruit, root, stem.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products
2. Fitoterapia
3. Phytochemistry
4. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Seed

1. Journal of natural products
2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Fruit

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Root

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Stem

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Cipadessa baccifera has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2'S-METHYLBUTANOYLPROCERANOLIDE, Cipadessalide, FEBRIFUGIN, Febrifugin A, Granatumin E.

2'S-METHYLBUTANOYLPROCERANOLIDE

1. Journal of natural products

Cipadessalide

1. Journal of natural products

FEBRIFUGIN

1. Phytochemistry

Febrifugin A

1. Phytochemistry

Granatumin E

1. Phytochemistry

Khaysin T

1. Phytochemistry

Rubralin D

1. Journal of natural products

Steroids

1. Fitoterapia

Tigloylseneganolide A

1. Journal of natural products

camptothecin

1. Environmental research

Preparations

Cipadessa baccifera has 8 reported preparations identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Extracts prepared from the fruits, Extracts prepared from the leaves, Extracts prepared from the seeds, acetone extracts, crude solvent extracts.

Extracts prepared from the fruits

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Extracts prepared from the leaves

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Extracts prepared from the seeds

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Acetone extracts

1. Research and reports in tropical medicine

Crude solvent extracts

1. Research and reports in tropical medicine

Methanol plant extract

1. Research and reports in tropical medicine

Seeds

1. Journal of natural products

Stems

1. Journal of natural products