Crypteronia paniculata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Henslowia paniculata

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtales. Finally, it is a member of the family Crypteroniaceae and falls under the genus Crypteronia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the South-Central areas. It is also widely distributed throughout the Indian Subcontinent, spanning from Assam and Bangladesh to the East Himalaya region. Furthermore, the species can be found within the Indo-China territory, specifically including the Andaman Islands. This widespread range highlights the plant's ability to thrive in various subtropical environments.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Cryptocarya paniculata is characterized by its specific altitudinal distribution within its native habitat. This species thrives across a diverse vertical gradient, occupying an elevational range that begins at a minimum of 350 m AMSL and extends to a maximum altitude of 1300 m AMSL. Within this span, the plant reaches its optimal ecological niche at a mean elevation of approximately 825 m AMSL, suggesting a preference for mid-elevation montane or sub-montane environments. This altitudinal positioning influences the specific microclimates, moisture levels, and temperature regimes to which the species is adapted throughout its lifecycle.

Elevational range max:

1300 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

825 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

350 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Cryptocarya paniculata is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, its reproductive shoots are elevated well above the ground, a structural adaptation that defines its primary life form. Furthermore, the plant exhibits an evergreen deciduousness, maintaining its foliage throughout the year rather than shedding all leaves seasonally.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Crypteronia paniculata is characterized by its robust growth form as a woody tree. This species typically reaches a significant stature, with a plant height ranging from a minimum of 12 meters to a maximum of 30 meters, maintaining an average height of approximately 25 meters. As a terrestrial plant, it grows independently in its habitat, functioning as an independent organism rather than a parasite or an epiphyte. Furthermore, despite its substantial size, it is classified as a self-supporting plant, meaning it does not rely on other structures for climbing or support.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

30 m

Plant height mean:

25 m

Plant height min:

12 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Cryptocarya paniculata is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency in its natural environment. Its vegetative structure exhibits significant morphological variation in leaf dimensions, with leaf lengths ranging from a minimum of 7 cm to a maximum of 17 cm, maintaining a mean length of approximately 12 cm. The leaf width follows a similar range of variability, measuring as narrow as 3 cm at the minimum and reaching up to 7 cm at the maximum, with an average width of 5 cm. Furthermore, the plant does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it relies on the uptake of nitrogen from the soil through its root system rather than through symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

Leaf length max:

17 cm

Leaf length mean:

12 cm

Leaf length min:

7 cm

Leaf width max:

7 cm

Leaf width mean:

5 cm

Leaf width min:

3 cm

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Cryptonema paniculata is characterized by the development of a distinct inflorescence that serves as the primary reproductive structure. This inflorescence typically measures between 0.2 m and 0.25 m in length, providing a specialized platform for flowering. The structural arrangement and dimensions of this inflorescence are critical for its reproductive success, facilitating the positioning of flowers to engage with natural pollinators.

Inflorescence length max:

0.25 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.2 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Crypteronia paniculata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,3'-Di-O-methylellagic acid 4'-O-beta-D-xylopyranoside, Kaempferol 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnoside.

3,3'-Di-O-methylellagic acid 4'-O-beta-D-xylopyranoside

1. Journal of natural products

Kaempferol 3-O-alpha-L-rhamnoside

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Crypteronia paniculata has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CH(2)Cl(2)-MeOH extract, crude plant extracts.

Ch(2)cl(2)-meoh extract

1. Journal of natural products

Crude plant extracts

1. Journal of natural products