Glyptopetalum calocarpum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Euonymus calocarpus
• Glyptopetalum griffithii

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Celastrales and the family Celastraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Glyptopetalum, specifically as the species Glyptopetalum calocarpum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is specifically noted in the East Himalaya. Its range extends into the Indo-China region, where it can be found throughout Thailand and Myanmar. Additionally, the species inhabits various island territories including the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands. Together, these locations define the natural habitat of Glyptopetalum calocarpum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Glyptopetalum calocarpum is characterized by its distinct growth habit as a woody climber. It functions as a liana or vine, exhibiting a self-supporting climbing mechanism that allows it to navigate its environment. Specifically, its climbing nature is categorized as self-supporting, falling under both obligatory and facultative classifications depending on the structural context, which enables the plant to ascend and extend its reach through its specialized vegetative structure.

Climber :

self-supporting

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Glyptopetalum calocarpum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include LUPENONE, Lupeol, STIGMASTEROL.

LUPENONE

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Lupeol

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STIGMASTEROL

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Conditions

Glyptopetalum calocarpum has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include fever.

Fever

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Preparations

Glyptopetalum calocarpum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include traditional medicine.

Traditional medicine

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