Curculigo trichocarpa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Molineria trichocarpa
• Curculigo garoensis
• Curculigo leptostachya
• Molineria leptostachya
• Molineria garoensis
• Hypoxis leptostachya
• Hypoxis latifolia
• Hypoxis pauciflora
• Hypoxis trichocarpa
• Hypoxis brachystachya
• Molineria jashpurica
• Molineria finlaysoniana
• Curculigo finlaysoniana

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Hypoxidaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Curculigo.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the vast landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this region, it can be found growing in various parts of India. Its presence is also specifically noted in the northeastern state of Assam. Beyond the mainland, the species extends its range to the island nation of Sri Lanka. These diverse locations highlight the plant's significant ecological footprint within South Asia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Curculigo trichocarpa is characterized by its classification as a cryptophyte, a strategy that ensures survival through unfavorable environmental conditions by protecting its vital organs underground. More specifically, it functions as a geophyte, relying on specialized underground storage organs to persist during dormant periods. This life form allows the plant to maintain metabolic stability beneath the soil surface, emerging to complete its reproductive cycle when conditions become optimal. By utilizing these subterranean structures, the plant effectively bypasses seasonal stressors, ensuring a perennial presence within its ecological niche.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

cryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Curculigo trichocarpa is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting climber, meaning it does not rely on external structures for its primary upward movement. It functions as an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic behavior toward other plants, and is classified as a terrestrial species rather than an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Curculigo trichocarpa has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROFORM, Flavonoids, Hypoxoside, PETROLEUM ETHER, Rooperol.

CHLOROFORM

1. Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases

Flavonoids

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Hypoxoside

1. Journal of chromatography. B, Biomedical applications

PETROLEUM ETHER

1. Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases

Rooperol

1. Journal of chromatography. B, Biomedical applications

Terpenoids

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

acetone

1. Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases

methanol

1. Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases

Preparations

Curculigo trichocarpa has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Ethyl acetate and butanol fractions.

Ethyl acetate and butanol fractions

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine