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Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Toxic Gooseberry

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Clutia collina
• Andrachne orbiculata
• Bridelia collina
• Amanoa collina
• Lebidieropsis collina
• Emblica palasis
• Lebidieropsis orbiculata
• Lebidieropsis orbiculata var. lambertii

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Cleistanthus collinus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is situated in the family Phyllanthaceae and the genus Cleistanthus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. It is commonly found growing within the borders of India, where it thrives in various local habitats. The species also extends its range into Pakistan, contributing to the regional biodiversity of the area. Furthermore, its distribution includes the lush environments of Bangladesh. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal species is completed by its occurrence in Sri Lanka.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Cleistanthus collinus is characterized by its distinct growth strategies and structural classifications, primarily functioning as a phanerophyte, which indicates that its permanent shoots are elevated above the ground level. Within this framework, the plant also exhibits characteristics of a nanophanerophyte, meaning its reproductive and vegetative shoots remain relatively low to the ground, typically staying below one meter in height. This combination of life forms allows the species to navigate its specific ecological niche by maintaining elevated bud structures while staying compact, facilitating survival through seasonal variations in its habitat.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Cleistanthes collinus is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its structure to ascend without being an obligate parasite. It functions as an independent organism rather than a parasitic one, and it maintains a terrestrial existence rather than growing as an epiphyte. In terms of its structural composition, the plant exhibits woody characteristics, providing the necessary firmness for its climbing lifestyle.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Cleistanthus collinus 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 de mycologie medicale

Activities

Cleistanthus collinus has 4 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Cardiotoxic.

Antibacterial

1. Natural product research

Antioxidant

1. Natural product research

Antitumor

1. Natural product research

Cardiotoxic

1. Tropical doctor

Conditions

Cleistanthus collinus has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, dermatophytes.

Gram-negative bacteria

1. Natural product research
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Gram-positive bacteria

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Klebsiella pneumoniae

1. Natural product research

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

1. Natural product research

Dermatophytes

1. Journal de mycologie medicale

Preparations

Cleistanthus collinus has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Different solvent extracts of leaves.

Different solvent extracts of leaves

1. Journal de mycologie medicale