Euchresta horsfieldii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Geoffroea horsfieldii
• Euchresta horsfieldii var. laotica
• × Euchresta strigillosa
• Andira horsfieldii

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Euchresta, specifically as the species Euchresta horsfieldii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In China, its distribution is noted in the South-Central areas as well as within Tibet. It can also be found within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in Assam and the East Himalaya. Furthermore, the species extends into the Indo-China region, where it is recorded in Laos. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Euchresta horsfieldii is characterized by its specific niche within high-altitude environments, where it maintains a highly specialized presence. The species is strictly confined to an elevational range that peaks at 1800 m AMSL and reaches a minimum of 1800 m AMSL, indicating a narrow vertical distribution within its habitat. This specific altitudinal positioning suggests that the plant is adapted to the particular climatic conditions, such as temperature regimes and moisture availability, found precisely at this level above sea level. Such a restricted elevational range implies that the plant's survival is closely tied to the unique ecological stability of these high-altitude zones.

Elevational range max:

1800 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Euchresta horsfieldii is characterized by its distinct growth form and structural habit. It functions as a woody plant, exhibiting a sturdy and lignified structure. While it is classified under the growth form of a shrub, it possesses specific climbing tendencies; specifically, it acts as a self-supporting climber. Furthermore, rather than growing as an epiphyte, this species maintains a terrestrial existence, rooting and developing within the ground substrate.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Euchresta horsfieldii has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, root.

Fruit

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Root

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Euchresta horsfieldii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include EHX, Euchrenone b(10), Isoflavones.

EHX

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Euchrenone b(10)

1. Journal of natural products

Isoflavones

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Euchresta horsfieldii has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include hyperlipidemia.

Hyperlipidemia

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Euchresta horsfieldii has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include roots.

Roots

1. Journal of natural products