Cleistanthus bracteosus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and the family Phyllanthaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Cleistanthus, identifying it as Cleistanthus bracteosus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is a specific medicinal species known as Cleistanthus bracteosus. Regarding its natural range, its occurrence is quite restricted to specific tropical regions. It is primarily found within the broader Malesia floristic region. More specifically, its documented geographical distribution is centered in Malaya. Therefore, this plant maintains a very localized presence within these particular Southeast Asian habitats.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Cleistanthus bracteosus is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground on aerial shoots. Within the broader spectrum of its life strategy, it is specifically identified through its functional traits as a phanerophyte (Life_form_2) and a phanerophyte (Life_form_1), indicating that its vital regenerative structures are protected on woody or persistent stems rather than being tucked into the soil or at the surface. This life history allows the plant to navigate its ecological niche by maintaining its primary meristems in an elevated position, facilitating survival through varying environmental conditions.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Cleistanthus bracteosus is characterized by a woody growth form, typically manifesting as a shrub or small tree. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior, functioning as a terrestrial plant rather than an epiphyte. While it possesses the structural capacity to act as a self-supporting climber, its primary habit is defined by its upright, woody stature.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Cleistanthus bracteosus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cedrene, Cedrol, Digoxigenin.

Cedrene

1. PloS one

Cedrol

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Digoxigenin

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Conditions

Cleistanthus bracteosus has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Human metapneumovirus, Nipah virus.

Human metapneumovirus

1. PloS one

Nipah virus

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