Elytranthe arnottiana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Lepidaria arnottiana
• Elytranthe maingayi
• Loranthus maingayi

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Santalales, it is classified under the family Loranthaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Elytranthe.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. Specifically, its geographical range is centered within the Malesia botanical region. It can be found growing naturally throughout the Malay Peninsula. Additionally, the species is distributed across the island of Sumatera. These locations highlight its specific environmental preferences within the Malesian flora.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Elytranthe arnottiana is characterized by its distinct growth form and structural habits. It functions as a shrubby plant with a woody constitution, providing a sturdy framework for its development. In terms of its climbing habit, it is classified as a self-supporting climber, meaning it possesses the structural integrity to ascend or maintain its posture without requiring external hosts for stability. Furthermore, it exhibits an obligatory epiphytic nature, integrating into its ecological niche through this specific life strategy.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

obligatory

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Elytranthe arnottiana has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral, Cytotoxic.

Antiviral

1. Fitoterapia

Cytotoxic

1. Fitoterapia