Dasymaschalon rostratum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Desmos rostrata

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Magnoliales, it is classified under the family Annonaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Dasymaschalon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the tropical Hainan province and throughout the China Southeast area. Additionally, it can be found in the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving beyond China, the species also extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it is documented to grow within the borders of Vietnam.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Dasymaschalon rostratum is defined by its specific altitudinal distribution within its native habitat. This species thrives within a distinct elevational range, typically found at altitudes starting from a minimum of 500 m AMSL. As the terrain ascends, the plant maintains a presence through mid-elevation zones, reaching a mean elevation of 750 m AMSL. The upper limits of its ecological niche are capped at a maximum elevation of 1000 m AMSL, indicating a preference for specific montane or sub-montane environmental conditions within this thousand-meter threshold.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

750 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

500 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Dasymaschalon rostratum is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment through multiple growing seasons. Throughout its development, the plant maintains an evergreen habit, retaining its foliage year-round rather than shedding it seasonally.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Dasymaschalon rostratum is characterized by its robust growth form, functioning primarily as a tree. This species exhibits a woody constitution, providing the structural integrity necessary for its substantial stature, which can reach an average plant height of 8 m. Regarding its climbing habit, the plant is categorized as self-supporting, maintaining its upright position without the need for external structures.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height mean:

8 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Dasymaschalon rostratum is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its metabolic processes and carbon fixation strategies. Its foliage consists of elliptic-shaped leaves featuring entire margins, devoid of both leaf thorns and spines. Morphologically, the leaves exhibit significant dimensional variation, with lengths ranging from a minimum of 12 cm to a maximum of 19 cm, maintaining a mean length of 15.5 cm. The width of these leaves similarly fluctuates, measuring at least 3.5 cm and reaching up to a maximum of 6 cm.

Leaf form :

elliptic

Leaf length max:

19 cm

Leaf length mean:

15.5 cm

Leaf length min:

12 cm

Leaf margin :

entire

Leaf spines :

no

Leaf thorns :

no

Leaf width max:

6 cm

Leaf width min:

3.5 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

Reproduction in Dasymaschalon rostratum is characterized by the development of distinct fruits that serve as the primary vessel for seed dispersal. The morphological dimensions of these fruits exhibit specific variability, with a recorded mean length of 5.5 cm. Within the population, the fruit length ranges from a minimum of 5 cm to a maximum of 6 cm, reflecting a relatively consistent size distribution during the fruiting stage. This reproductive output is essential for the continued propagation and colonization of the species within its natural habitat.

Fruit length max:

6 cm

Fruit length mean:

5.5 cm

Fruit length min:

5 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Dasymaschalon rostratum has 2 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem, root.

Stem

1. Bioorganic chemistry
2. Journal of natural products
3. Fitoterapia

Root

1. Natural product research

Chemicals

Dasymaschalon rostratum has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-Oxodehydroasimilobine, Aristolactam AII, Cephalochromin, Dehydrodiscretine, Isounonal.

7-Oxodehydroasimilobine

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Aristolactam AII

1. Journal of natural products

Cephalochromin

1. Natural product research

Dehydrodiscretine

1. Journal of natural products

Isounonal

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Lawinal

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Predicentrine

1. Journal of natural products

Pseudocolumbamine

1. Journal of natural products

Unonal

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

desmorostratine

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Dasymaschalon rostratum has 2 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Cytotoxic.

Antiplasmodial

1. Journal of natural products

Cytotoxic

1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Dasymaschalon rostratum has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Escherichia coli, HIV, HIV-1, cancer.

Escherichia coli

1. Bioorganic chemistry

Hiv

1. Bioorganic chemistry

Hiv-1

1. Fitoterapia

Cancer

1. Natural product research

Preparations

Dasymaschalon rostratum has 1 reported preparations identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stem bark.

Stem bark

1. Journal of natural products