Erycibe elliptilimba

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Erycibe poilanei
• Erycibe rabilii
• Erycibe fecunda
• Erycibe noei

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It further descends through the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Solanales into the family Convolvulaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Erycibe.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning across several regions in East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the Hainan province as well as throughout China Southeast. The species also extends into the Indo-China region, where it can be found in Cambodia. Furthermore, its habitat includes the mountainous and forested areas of Laos. Finally, the distribution of Erycibe elliptilimba is confirmed to include Thailand.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Erycibe elliptilimba is characterized by its growth habit as an obligatory climber, meaning it relies entirely on external structures for vertical support to reach light. The plant exhibits a distinctly woody constitution, possessing a lignified stem structure that provides the necessary strength and durability to sustain its climbing life cycle.

Climber :

obligatory

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiological characteristics of Erycibe elliptilimba are largely defined by its foliar morphology, which plays a critical role in its metabolic processes and photosynthetic capacity. The leaves exhibit a structured variation in dimensions, with a mean leaf length of 12 cm, ranging from a minimum of 9 cm to a maximum of 15 cm. This longitudinal variation is complemented by a specific width profile, where the mean leaf width is measured at 6 cm, fluctuating between a minimum of 4.5 cm and a maximum of 7.5 cm. These morphological parameters suggest a highly specialized surface area optimization, allowing the plant to regulate gas exchange and light absorption efficiently across its varying leaf sizes.

Leaf length max:

15 cm

Leaf length mean:

12 cm

Leaf length min:

9 cm

Leaf width max:

7.5 cm

Leaf width mean:

6 cm

Leaf width min:

4.5 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Erycibe elliptilimba is characterized by specific morphological dimensions in its flowering and fruiting structures. The plant produces inflorescences that vary in length, ranging from a minimum of 0.03 m to a maximum of 0.08 m. Following pollination, the development of the fruit is marked by a consistent length of approximately 2 cm, as both the minimum, mean, and maximum recorded fruit lengths are 2 cm. These fruits are described as having a fleshy dryness. Within these fruits, the seeds are produced with a uniform volume, measured at 1300 mm³, which serves as the minimum, mean, and maximum seed volume for the species.

Fruit dryness :

fleshy

Fruit length max:

2 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.08 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.03 m

Seed volume max:

1300 mm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Erycibe elliptilimba has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Erycibelline.

(-)-Erycibelline

1. Organic & biomolecular chemistry

Conditions

Erycibe elliptilimba has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include infectious diseases.

Infectious diseases

1. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet