Excoecaria oppositifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Euphorbiaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Excoecaria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across various regions of the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the state of Assam and throughout many parts of India. Additionally, its presence is documented in the country of Bangladesh. The species also inhabits the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya. Finally, its geographical range extends southward to include the island of Sri Lanka.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Excoecaria oppositifolia is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground on aerial stems. Within this category, it specifically exhibits traits associated with both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte life forms, indicating a perennial nature where the vital regenerative structures are protected on woody branches. This life strategy allows the plant to persist through seasonal environmental changes by maintaining its structural integrity above the soil surface, facilitating long-term survival and the ability to re-sprout or continue vegetative growth once favorable conditions return.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Excoecaria oppositifolia is characterized by a woody growth form, typically manifesting as a tree or a large shrub. This species exhibits a climbing habit, functioning as a self-supporting liana or vine that can be classified as both an obligatory and facultative self-supporting climber. As an independent organism, it does not function as a parasite and maintains a terrestrial lifestyle rather than an epiphytic one. The plant's structure is defined by its significant woodiness and can reach a maximum plant height of approximately 10 meters.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Excoecaria oppositifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include excoecaria factor O1.

excoecaria factor O1

1. Planta medica

Preparations

Excoecaria oppositifolia has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include latex.

Latex

1. Planta medica