Drymaria diandra

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Drymaria cordata var. indica
• Drymaria cordata f. indica
• Drymaria extensa
• Drymaria gerontogea
• Drymaria retusa

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Caryophyllales and the family Caryophyllaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Drymaria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution that spans across multiple continents and regions. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward the southern portion of the continent, it can also be found in Angola. Within Asia, the species is widely distributed across several parts of China, including the South-Central region. Furthermore, its habitat extends to the Southeast Chinese mainland as well as the tropical island of Hainan.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Drymaria diandra is defined by its ability to thrive across a broad altitudinal gradient, demonstrating significant adaptability to varying environmental conditions. This species is typically found inhabiting diverse landscapes within an elevational range that begins at 400 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 2200 m AMSL. Such a wide vertical distribution suggests that the plant can tolerate a spectrum of microclimates, ranging from the warmer, more humid conditions of lower elevations to the cooler, potentially more temperate or montane environments found at its upper limits. This ecological plasticity allows it to occupy various niches within its habitat, potentially interacting with a wide array of soil types and moisture levels across its established altitudinal span.

Elevational range max:

2200 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

400 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Drymaria diandra is characterized by its growth form as a small, low-growing herb. It exhibits a non-woody structure, lacking any significant woody tissues, which is typical for its herbaceous habit. The plant generally presents a spreading or prostrate architecture, often forming mats or small tufts as it develops.

Growth form :

herb

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Drymaria diandra has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Drymarin A, Drymarin B, Drymaritin, Isovitexin, cis-p-Coumarate.

Drymarin A

1. Planta medica

Drymarin B

1. Planta medica

Drymaritin

1. Journal of natural products

Isovitexin

1. Journal of natural products

cis-p-Coumarate

1. Journal of natural products

diandraflavone

1. Journal of natural products

glycerol-alpha-lignocerate

1. Journal of natural products

methyl 5-hydroxy-4-oxopentanoate

1. Journal of natural products

p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde

1. Journal of natural products

p-Hydroxybenzoic acid

1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Drymaria diandra has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include HIV.

Hiv

1. Journal of natural products