Elatostema papillosum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Elatostema papillosum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Rosales. It is further categorized into the family Urticaceae and the genus Elatostema.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the lush landscapes of Assam and throughout the East Himalaya. The species also extends its reach into the country of Bangladesh. Finally, its distribution encompasses the mountainous terrains of Nepal.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Elatostema papillosum is characterized by its specific distribution within high-altitude montane environments, where it occupies a relatively narrow altitudinal niche. The species is primarily found at elevations ranging from a minimum of 1100 m AMSL to a maximum of 1300 m AMSL, maintaining a mean elevation of approximately 1200 m AMSL. This specific elevational range suggests that the plant is adapted to the particular climatic conditions, soil compositions, and moisture levels found within this mid-to-high altitude belt, likely thriving in specialized microhabitats that support its growth and survival within these topographical constraints.

Elevational range max:

1300 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1200 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1100 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Elatostema papillosum is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing the plant to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a long-lived organism within its ecological niche, it avoids the complete die-off associated with annuals, instead focusing its energy on sustained vegetative growth and survival over extended periods. This perennial lifecycle enables the plant to establish a stable presence in its habitat, often developing robust structures that can withstand seasonal fluctuations and support repeated reproductive cycles over several years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Elatostema papillosum is characterized by its distinct growth habit and structural composition. It functions as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its physical structure to ascend without the need for external host support. In terms of its growth form, the plant is classified as a tree, developing a substantial stature compared to herbaceous or shrubby species. Although it possesses a climbing mechanism, it is primarily a terrestrial organism rather than an epiphyte. Furthermore, the plant exhibits a woody constitution, possessing a permanent, lignified structural framework that supports its tree-like development.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Elatostema papillosum is characterized by distinct morphological parameters regarding its foliage, which play a critical role in its metabolic and photosynthetic efficiency. The leaf dimensions exhibit significant variability, with leaf lengths ranging from a minimum of 4.5 cm to a maximum of 13.5 cm, maintaining an average leaf length of approximately 9 cm. This longitudinal variation is complemented by a width profile that spans from a minimum of 2 cm to a maximum of 5.5 cm. These specific leaf proportions suggest a highly adaptable surface area, allowing the plant to optimize light interception and gas exchange relative to its immediate environmental conditions.

Leaf length max:

13.5 cm

Leaf length mean:

9 cm

Leaf length min:

4.5 cm

Leaf width max:

5.5 cm

Leaf width min:

2 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Elatostema papillosum has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antioxidant, Anxiolytic.

Analgesic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antidepressant

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Anxiolytic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Elatostema papillosum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extract.

Methanol extract

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)