Cryptocarya rugulosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Cryptocarya longepaniculata

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

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

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its presence is specifically noted in Thailand. Moving into the Malesia zone, it can be found inhabiting the island of Borneo. Its range further extends through the Malay Peninsula, commonly referred to as Malaya. Additionally, the species is recorded as growing within the lush landscapes of Sumatera.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Cryptocarya rugulosa is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment over many growing seasons rather than completing its cycle in a single year. Throughout its existence, the plant maintains a consistent foliage profile due to its evergreen nature, ensuring that it retains its leaves year-round rather than undergoing a seasonal shedding process. This combination of a long-lived lifecycle and continuous leaf presence supports its ongoing physiological functions and stability within its natural habitat.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Cryptocarya rugulosa is characterized by its substantial size and structural development, manifesting primarily as a woody tree. This species exhibits a significant vertical growth habit, with a mean plant height of approximately 33 m and the capacity to reach a maximum height of 40 m. Regarding its growth form and climbing habits, the plant is classified as a self-supporting organism, categorized as both a liana and a vine that does not require external support to maintain its structure. In terms of its ecological positioning, it is a strictly terrestrial plant, lacking any epiphytic tendencies such as being a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

40 m

Plant height mean:

33 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Cryptocarya rugulosa is characterized by complex metabolic processes typical of the Lauraceae family, focusing on specialized secondary metabolism and efficient nutrient uptake. Its physiological framework involves the synthesis of various bioactive compounds, such as alkaloids and terpenoids, which serve defensive roles against herbivory and environmental stressors. In terms of nutrient cycling and soil interaction, the plant does not exhibit the capability of symbiotic nitrogen fixation; it is not a nitrogen fixer, meaning it relies on the assimilation of inorganic nitrogen, such as nitrates and ammonium, directly from the soil solution through its root system rather than through symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria. The plant's metabolic efficiency is further supported by its photosynthetic pathways, which facilitate the conversion of light energy into chemical energy to sustain its growth and the production of its medicinal constituents.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Cryptocarya rugulosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cryptocaryone, Rugulactone.

Cryptocaryone

1. Journal of natural products

Rugulactone

1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Cryptocarya rugulosa has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancers.

Cancers

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Cryptocarya rugulosa has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include organic solvent extract.

Organic solvent extract

1. Journal of natural products