Cladogynos orientalis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Cephalocroton discolor
• Cephalocroton orientalis
• Adenogynum discolor
• Baprea bicolor
• Adenochlaena siamensis
• Conceveiba tomentosa
• Adenogynum odontophyllum
• Cladogynos orientalis var. grossedentata
• Cladogynos orientalis var. virens
• Chloradenia discolor
• Cephalocroton albicans var. virens

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Euphorbiaceae and is identified by the genus Cladogynos.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across parts of East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is primarily concentrated in the southeastern regions. The species also extends into the Indo-China peninsula, where it can be found in several different countries. Specifically, it inhabits the territories of Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. Additionally, its distribution includes the tropical landscapes of Thailand.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Cladogynos orientalis is characterized by its preference for specific altitudinal gradients within its natural habitat. This species is typically found at relatively low to moderate elevations, occupying an ecological niche that ranges from a minimum of 200 m AMSL to a maximum of 450 m AMSL. Throughout its distribution, the plant maintains a mean elevation of approximately 325 m AMSL, indicating a specialized adaptation to the environmental conditions, such as temperature regimes and atmospheric pressures, found within this specific vertical range.

Elevational range max:

450 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

325 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

200 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Cladogynos orientalis is characterized by its distinct growth strategies and structural adaptations within its habitat. This species exhibits a complex morphological profile, functioning primarily as a phanerophyte, where its persistent buds are elevated above the soil surface on woody stems. Additionally, it displays characteristics of a nanophanerophyte, possessing small, woody stems that maintain a low-growing but visible stature above the ground level. These life forms allow the plant to navigate seasonal environmental shifts while maintaining its structural integrity through various stages of its biological cycle.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Clerodendrum orientale is characterized by a woody growth form that typically manifests as a shrub. As a terrestrial species, it grows independently without parasitic or epiphytic tendencies. The plant exhibits a variable stature, with a height that generally ranges from a minimum of 0.5 m to a maximum of 2.5 m, maintaining an average height of approximately 1.5 m. Additionally, it possesses a self-supporting climbing habit.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

2.5 m

Plant height mean:

1.5 m

Plant height min:

0.5 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiological development of the foliage in Cladogynos orientalis is characterized by distinct morphological dimensions that reflect its vegetative vigor. The leaf structure exhibits significant variability in scale, with leaf lengths ranging from a minimum of 11 cm to a maximum of 18 cm, maintaining an average length of 14.5 cm. Correspondingly, the leaf width demonstrates a specialized breadth, fluctuating between a minimum of 5 cm and a maximum of 8 cm, with a calculated mean width of 6.5 cm. These dimensional parameters suggest a robust surface area optimized for photosynthetic efficiency and metabolic processes.

Leaf length max:

18 cm

Leaf length mean:

14.5 cm

Leaf length min:

11 cm

Leaf width max:

8 cm

Leaf width mean:

6.5 cm

Leaf width min:

5 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Cladogynos orientalis is centered around the development of its fruit, which exhibits a highly consistent morphological profile. The fruiting bodies are characterized by a uniform size, with a fruit width that maintains a constant value across all observations. Specifically, the fruit width shows no variance, with a minimum, mean, and maximum measurement all recorded at exactly 0.8 cm. This precision in fruit dimensions suggests a stable reproductive output in terms of fruit size within its growing environment.

Fruit width max:

0.8 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Cladogynos orientalis 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 root.

Root

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Cladogynos orientalis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chettaphanin I.

Chettaphanin I

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Cladogynos orientalis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CHCl(3) extract of the roots.

Chcl(3) extract of the roots

1. Journal of natural products