Cupaniopsis macropetala

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Guioa macropetala
• Cupaniopsis grosseserrata
• Cupaniopsis brachythyrsa

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Sapindales, falling within the family Sapindaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cupaniopsis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to the specific geographical region known as Papuasia. Within this vast territory, its presence is primarily documented in New Guinea. The species thrives in the unique environmental conditions found across this large island. Consequently, its natural range is quite localized to this particular part of the world. Understanding this distribution is essential for studying its local ecological role.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Cupaniopsis macropetala is characterized by its distinct growth habits and structural composition. It functions as a woody plant, exhibiting a perennial development pattern. In terms of its structural habit, it presents as a tree, though it also displays climbing characteristics. Specifically, it can be classified as a self-supporting climber, manifesting as a liana or vine that possesses the ability to maintain its own structure. This climbing nature is identified as a self-supporting mechanism, ranging from obligatory to facultative forms, allowing the plant to navigate its environment through both its arboreal and climbing growth modes.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Cupaniopsis macropetala 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 of natural products

Chemicals

Cupaniopsis macropetala has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include galloyl tyramine, quercitrin.

galloyl tyramine

1. Journal of natural products

quercitrin

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Cupaniopsis macropetala has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include organic extract from the leaves of Cupaniopsis macropetala.

Organic extract from the leaves of cupaniopsis macropetala

1. Journal of natural products