Dobinea delavayi

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Podoon delavayi

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Dobinea, specifically as the species Dobinea delaavayi.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a specific and localized geographical distribution. It is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of China. More specifically, its presence is concentrated in the South-Central region of the country. This area provides the unique environmental conditions necessary for its growth. Consequently, its natural habitat remains restricted to these particular Chinese provinces.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Dobinea delavayi is characterized by its specialized adaptation to montane environments, where it occupies a specific altitudinal niche within its habitat. This species is primarily distributed across varying mountain terrains, maintaining a documented elevational range that begins at a minimum of 1100 m AMSL. As the terrain ascends, the plant thrives through a middle belt of moderate altitudes, reaching a mean elevation of approximately 1700 m AMSL. The upper limits of its ecological tolerance extend to a maximum elevation of 2300 m AMSL, indicating its ability to withstand the cooler temperatures and potentially thinner atmospheric conditions found in higher alpine or sub-alpine zones.

Elevational range max:

2300 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1700 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1100 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Dobinea delavayi is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons within its natural habitat. As a long-lived species, it establishes a stable presence in its ecosystem, often developing robust root systems that support its survival over several years. This perennial nature enables the plant to undergo seasonal cycles of vegetative growth and reproductive phases, contributing to its ability to withstand environmental fluctuations and maintain population stability over time.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Dobinea delavayi is characterized by its herbaceous growth form, manifesting as a non-woody plant. It functions as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its structure to navigate its environment without requiring external support systems like vines or lianas that rely on host plants.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Dobinea delavayi has 1 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Natural products and bioprospecting
2. Bioorganic chemistry
3. Planta medica

Chemicals

Dobinea delavayi has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Compound 1, Compound 3.

Compound 1

1. Bioorganic chemistry

Compound 3

1. Bioorganic chemistry

Conditions

Dobinea delavayi has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include malaria, tumor.

Malaria

1. Natural products and bioprospecting

Tumor

1. Planta medica

Preparations

Dobinea delavayi has 2 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include peeled roots, root.

Peeled roots

1. Natural products and bioprospecting

Root

1. Planta medica