Cotylelobium scabriusculum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Cotylelobium scabriusculum, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Within the vast landscape of the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is highly localized. Specifically, the species is documented to inhabit the island nation of Sri Lanka. This restricted distribution suggests that the plant may be endemic to certain ecological niches within that region. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions found in Sri Lankan habitats.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Cotylelobium scabriusculum is characterized by its classification as a perennial species, meaning it maintains its vegetative structures and remains alive for multiple years throughout its existence. Unlike annuals that complete their life cycle in a single growing season or biennials that require two years, this plant establishes a long-term presence within its ecological niche, allowing it to invest resources into sustained growth and repeated reproductive cycles over an extended lifespan.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Cotylelobium scabriusculum is characterized by its distinct growth form and structural composition. It functions as a tree, exhibiting a robust and established architectural habit. The plant is characterized by its woody nature, possessing lignified tissues that provide necessary structural integrity. In terms of its climbing habit, it is classified as a self-supporting organism, maintaining its upright position through its own woody strength rather than relying on external structures for support.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Cotylelobium scabriusculum is characterized by specialized metabolic processes adapted to its specific ecological niche, particularly regarding its nutrient acquisition strategies. In terms of its nitrogen metabolism, the plant does not function as a nitrogen fixer; it lacks the symbiotic relationship with diazotrophic bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms, meaning its nitrogen requirements are met through the uptake of nitrates and ammonium from the soil. Its physiological efficiency is heavily reliant on its ability to manage resource allocation within its vegetative and reproductive structures to support growth in competitive environments. Furthermore, its metabolic pathways are tuned to optimize photosynthetic efficiency and water regulation, ensuring survival through complex hormonal signaling and cellular respiration processes that maintain homeostatic balance within its tissues.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Cotylelobium scabriusculum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.

betulinic acid

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Activities

Cotylelobium scabriusculum has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Anthelmintic

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AntiHIV

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Antibacterial

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Anticancer

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Anticarcinomic

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Antiedemic

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Antiinflammatory

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Antileukemic

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Antimalarial

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Antimelanomic

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