Dalrympelea pomifera

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Maurocenia pomifera
• Turpinia pomifera
• Staphylea pomifera
• Canarium sajiga
• Dalrympelea nepalensis
• Turpinia microcarpa
• Turpinia pomifera var. minor

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Crossosomatales, it is further categorized into the family Staphyleaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Dalrympelea, specifically as the species Dalrympelea pomifera.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam. Furthermore, it is widely distributed across the country of Bangladesh. Finally, the species is also native to the East Himalaya region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Dalrymplea pomifera is characterized by its adaptability to diverse altitudinal gradients within its native habitats. This species thrives across a broad vertical distribution, ranging from low-lying areas at an elevation of 200 m AMSL to higher montane environments reaching a maximum of 1900 m AMSL. This significant elevational range suggests that the plant is capable of tolerating varied climatic conditions, including fluctuations in temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure associated with different mountain zones. Such ecological plasticity allows it to occupy a variety of niches within its ecosystem, likely facilitating its presence in both subtropical and temperate forest understories.

Elevational range max:

1900 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

200 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Dalrymplea pomifera is characterized by its nature as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons and establish a stable presence in its habitat. Throughout its existence, it maintains an evergreen status, retaining its foliage year-round rather than shedding it seasonally.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Dalrymplea pomifera is characterized by its distinct growth habit and structural composition. It manifests as a woody plant, specifically exhibiting a tree growth form. In terms of its climbing capabilities, the species is classified as a self-supporting liana or vine, functioning as a self-supporting climber rather than an obligatory or facultative climber. Furthermore, its ecological positioning is strictly terrestrial, as it does not exhibit epiphytic behavior.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Dalrymplea pomifera is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency. The plant's foliage is morphologically defined by elliptic leaf forms featuring finely toothed margins, and it is notably devoid of both leaf thorns and leaf spines. In terms of leaf resource investment and structural density, the Specific Leaf Area (SLA) values indicate a specific range of leaf mass per area, with a minimum recorded value of 142.8671329 cm²/g, a mean value of 157.49082755 cm²/g, and a maximum value reaching 172.1145222 cm²/g.

Leaf form :

elliptic

Leaf margin :

finely toothed

Leaf spines :

no

Leaf thorns :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Specific Leaf Area (SLA) max:

172.1145222 cm²/g

Specific Leaf Area (SLA) mean:

157.49082755 cm²/g

Specific Leaf Area (SLA) min:

142.8671329 cm²/g

Reproduction

Reproduction in Dalrymplea pomifera is facilitated through the production of seeds that exhibit high uniformity in their physical characteristics. The seeds produced by this species are remarkably consistent in size, with a recorded seed mass that remains constant across all measured samples. Specifically, the seed mass mean is 0.01869 g, a value that is mirrored by both the maximum and minimum recorded seed mass of 0.01869 g. This lack of variance in seed mass suggests a highly standardized reproductive output within the species, ensuring that each individual seed carries a predictable amount of nutrient resources for initial germination and seedling establishment.

Seed mass mean:

0.01869 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Dalrympelea pomifera has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.

Antiplasmodial

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Preparations

Dalrympelea pomifera has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include rt.

Rt

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology