Dolichandrone falcata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Dolichandrone lawii
• Spathodea falcata

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is specifically nested within the family Bignoniaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Dolichaandrone.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Dolichaandrone falcata, possesses a specific geographical range within the Asian continent. It is primarily documented as being native to the Indian Subcontinent. Within this region, the species can be found growing in the country of India. Additionally, its distribution extends into the neighboring territory of Bangladesh. Consequently, its natural habitat is concentrated within these specific South Asian locales.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Dolichaandrone falcata is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems. Within this life strategy, it is specifically identified as a phanerophyte under both detailed taxonomic frameworks, indicating its nature as a woody perennial that maintains its reproductive and vegetative buds on elevated branches to survive seasonal environmental fluctuations. This life form allows the species to establish a stable, long-lived presence within its ecosystem, utilizing its elevated structure to access light and navigate the vertical stratification of its habitat.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Dolichandrone falcata is characterized by a woody growth habit, functioning as a robust tree. While certain members of its genus may exhibit climbing tendencies, this species is defined by its independent development as a self-supporting structure rather than acting as an obligatory or facultative liana, vine, or climber. It is an independent organism that does not exhibit parasitic behavior, and it maintains a terrestrial lifestyle rather than growing as an epiphyte. The structural integrity of the plant is supported by its woody tissue, which facilitates its development into a perennial tree form.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Dolichaandrone falcata is characterized by a fundamental metabolic framework defined by its photosynthetic pathway, which utilizes the C3 pathway for carbon fixation. Through this mechanism, the plant captures atmospheric carbon dioxide via the enzyme RuBisCO, incorporating it into a three-carbon compound during the initial stages of the Calvin cycle. This C3 photosynthetic strategy dictates its energy acquisition processes, transpiration rates, and overall resource allocation strategies, aligning its metabolic efficiency with specific environmental conditions such as light intensity and water availability. Consequently, its physiological performance and biomass production are inherently linked to the efficiency of this carbon fixation route within its leaf tissues.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

Reproduction in Dolichaandrone falcata is centered on the production and dispersal of its seeds, which exhibit highly consistent morphological characteristics. Based on botanical data, the seeds of this species are remarkably uniform in weight, showing no variance across recorded samples. The seed mass is characterized by a mean value of 0.07092 g, a figure that is mirrored by both the maximum and minimum recorded seed mass of 0.07092 g. This lack of deviation in mass suggests a highly standardized reproductive strategy, ensuring that each seed carries a specific and consistent nutrient load for seedling establishment.

Seed mass mean:

0.07092 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Dolichandrone falcata has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Teratogenic.

Abortifacient

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Teratogenic

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR