Dalbergia candenatensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Drepanocarpus monospermus
• Cassia candenatensis
• Dalbergia monosperma

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Fabales and is a member of the Fabaceae family. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Dalbergia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several key regions of Asia. In East Asia, its distribution includes the Nansei-shoto islands. Moving towards the mainland, it can be found throughout Southeast China. The species is also well-established within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically occurring in Bangladesh and India. Finally, its range extends further south to include the island of Sri Lanka.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Dalbergia candenatensis is specifically characterized by its presence within halophytic vegetation, indicating a high level of adaptation to saline environments. This plant thrives in coastal or estuarine ecosystems where soil salinity is a dominant environmental factor, allowing it to occupy niches that are often inhospitable to less specialized flora. By integrating into these salt-tolerant plant communities, Dalbergia candenatensis plays a functional role in the stability of saline habitats, participating in the unique nutrient cycling and soil stabilization processes typical of halophytic landscapes.

Habitat :

halophytic vegetation

Morphology

The morphology of Dalbergia candenatensis is characterized by a woody growth habit, manifesting primarily as a shrub. It is a terrestrial species that does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, nor does it function as an epiphyte in any form. The plant grows as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic relationship with other flora. In terms of its structural climbing capacity, it is classified as an obligatory liana, utilizing a vine-like growth pattern to navigate its environment rather than remaining self-supporting.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Dalbergia candensistis is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, utilizing the Calvin cycle to fix atmospheric carbon dioxide through the enzyme RuBisCO. In terms of water storage strategies, the species does not exhibit succulence, maintaining standard leaf and stem tissue hydration rather than specialized fleshy structures for water retention.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Succulence :

no

Reproduction

The reproduction of Dalbergia candenatensis is characterized by a complex dispersal strategy involving multiple mechanisms to ensure the spread of its progeny. The plant utilizes a diverse dispersal syndrome that includes hydrochorous processes, allowing seeds to be transported via water currents. In addition to this, the species exhibits an anemochorous dispersal syndrome, where wind plays a significant role in the movement of seeds away from the parent plant. This combination of hydrochory and anemochory suggests a multifaceted approach to colonization, enabling the species to navigate varied environmental landscapes through both aquatic and aerial vectors.

Dispersal syndrome :

hydrochorous

Dispersal syndrome :

anemochorous

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Dalbergia candenatensis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (2R,3R)-3,5-dihydroxy-7-methoxyflavanone, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-8,9-methylenedioxypterocarpan, 5-hydroxybowdichione, SOPHORAFLAVANONE A, nutiducol.

(2R,3R)-3,5-dihydroxy-7-methoxyflavanone

1. Journal of natural products

4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-8,9-methylenedioxypterocarpan

1. Journal of natural products

5-hydroxybowdichione

1. Journal of natural products

SOPHORAFLAVANONE A

1. Journal of natural products

nutiducol

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Dalbergia candenatensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CH2Cl2 extract.

Ch2cl2 extract

1. Journal of natural products