Glycosmis cymosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Glycosmis cyanocarpa var. cymosa

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Glycosmis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it is specifically found throughout the South-Central territories. Its presence is also well-documented across the Indian Subcontinent, where it grows in Assam and throughout Bangladesh. Additionally, the species can be located in the East Himalaya region. Finally, its geographical range extends into the mountainous terrain of Nepal.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Glycosmis cymosa is characterized by its specific preference for mid-elevation habitats, primarily thriving within a distinct altitudinal belt. This species is typically found at elevations ranging from a minimum of 300 m AMSL to a maximum of 500 m AMSL. Within this specific range, the plant occupies niche environments that provide the necessary climatic stability and soil conditions required for its development. Its distribution is closely tied to these elevational parameters, which influence the localized moisture availability and temperature regimes essential for its ecological integration within its native forest or scrubland ecosystems.

Elevational range max:

500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

300 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Glycosmis cymosa is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree that exhibits a climbing habit. It functions as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its structural integrity to ascend, though it maintains a robust, woody constitution. As a terrestrial plant, it grows in soil rather than as an epiphyte, establishing a stable presence within its natural habitat through its perennial, woody development.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Glycosmis cymosa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ANETHOLE, Elixene, Spathulenol, VERBENONE.

ANETHOLE

1. Natural product research

Elixene

1. Natural product research

Spathulenol

1. Natural product research

VERBENONE

1. Natural product research