Desmos grandifolius

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within East and Southeast Asia. In China, its distribution is primarily noted in the South-Central regions. Furthermore, it can be found extending into the Southeast parts of China. Beyond Chinese borders, the species is also documented within the Indo-China region. Specifically, its presence is confirmed in the country of Vietnam.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Desmos grandifolius is characterized by its specific altitudinal distribution within lowland tropical environments. This species thrives within a distinct elevational range, primarily occurring at lower altitudes. Its presence is documented from a minimum elevation of 130 m AMSL up to a maximum height of 250 m AMSL, with the species most frequently found at a mean elevation of approximately 190 m AMSL. This narrow vertical distribution suggests that the plant is specialized for the specific climatic conditions, humidity levels, and soil compositions found in these low-lying terrestrial habitats.

Elevational range max:

250 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

190 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

130 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Desmos grandifolius is characterized by its status as a perennial species, meaning it maintains its vegetative structures and continues its biological processes over multiple years rather than completing a single reproductive cycle. As a long-lived plant, it establishes a persistent presence within its ecosystem, often developing woody or climbing structures that allow it to endure seasonal fluctuations. Throughout its extended lifespan, the plant undergoes recurring vegetative growth phases and periodic reproductive cycles, ensuring its long-term survival and ability to contribute to the local seed bank over successive growing seasons.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Desmos grandifolius is characterized by a woody growth habit, manifesting primarily as a shrub. This plant exhibits a climbing nature, specifically functioning as a self-supporting climber. In terms of physical dimensions, it typically reaches an average plant height of approximately 4 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

shrub

Plant height mean:

4 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiological characteristics of the foliage in Desmos grandifolius are defined by specific morphometric parameters that reflect its vegetative development and photosynthetic capacity. The leaves exhibit a significant range of dimensions, with a mean leaf length recorded at 24.5 cm, fluctuating between a minimum of 21 cm and a maximum of 28 cm. Complementing this longitudinal growth, the leaf width varies from a minimum of 6.5 cm to a maximum of 8 cm, indicating a robust surface area optimized for light interception. These dimensions suggest a physiological structure capable of managing efficient gas exchange and transpiration rates relative to the leaf's expansive surface area.

Leaf length max:

28 cm

Leaf length mean:

24.5 cm

Leaf length min:

21 cm

Leaf width max:

8 cm

Leaf width min:

6.5 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Desmos grandifolius 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 root.

Root

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

Preparations

Desmos grandifolius has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CHCl3 extract.

Chcl3 extract

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