Goniothalamus amuyon

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Uvaria amuyon

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Its specific taxonomic classification is defined by the genus Goniothalamus, which includes the species Goniothalamus amuyon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across certain regions of Asia. Within Eastern Asia, it can be found growing in Taiwan. Its range also extends into the Malesia region. Specifically, it is documented to inhabit the Philippines. These locations represent the known habitats for this particular medicinal species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Goniothalamus amuyon is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment over multiple growing seasons rather than completing a single reproductive cycle. As a plant that maintains its photosynthetic organs well above the ground, it is classified under the life form of a phanerophyte, specifically exhibiting the growth habits associated with phanerophyte development. This structural classification, encompassing both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte tendencies, indicates that its buds and vital growing points are protected above the soil surface, contributing to its long-term survival and continuous presence within its ecological niche.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Goniothalamus amuyon is characterized by its distinct growth habit and structural composition. It functions as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its own structural integrity to ascend without requiring external support. In terms of its growth form, the plant is classified as a shrub, contributing to its physical presence within its ecological niche. Furthermore, the species exhibits a woody nature, possessing a lignified stem structure that supports its overall development and upright or climbing stature.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Goniothaalamus amuyon is characterized by distinct morphological dimensions in its foliar structures, which facilitate its metabolic and photosynthetic processes. The leaves exhibit significant variability in size, with mean leaf lengths measuring approximately 11.75 cm, though they can range from a minimum of 8 cm to a maximum of 15.5 cm. This longitudinal variation is complemented by a corresponding breadth in leaf width, which maintains a mean of 4.25 cm. The width of the foliage is subject to structural fluctuations, recorded at a minimum of 3 cm and reaching a maximum of 5.5 cm. These specific dimensional parameters suggest a specialized surface area optimization designed to manage light interception and gas exchange within its natural habitat.

Leaf length max:

15.5 cm

Leaf length mean:

11.75 cm

Leaf length min:

8 cm

Leaf width max:

5.5 cm

Leaf width mean:

4.25 cm

Leaf width min:

3 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Goniothalamus amuyon is characterized by the development of its fruit, which exhibits specific dimensional variations. The fruit length within this species shows a measurable range, with a minimum length of 1 cm and a maximum length reaching up to 1.8 cm. On average, the fruit length is recorded at 1.4 cm, reflecting the typical morphological scale of its reproductive structures.

Fruit length max:

1.8 cm

Fruit length mean:

1.4 cm

Fruit length min:

1 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Goniothalamus amuyon 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 leaf, stem.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products

Stem

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Goniothalamus amuyon has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Goniodiol-7-monoacetate.

Goniodiol-7-monoacetate

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Goniothalamus amuyon has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Journal of natural products