Goniothalamus gardneri

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a very specific and restricted geographical distribution. It is primarily found within the diverse ecosystems of the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, its presence is documented in the island nation of Sri Lanka. This limited range suggests that the species may rely on particular environmental conditions unique to that region. Consequently, understanding its habitat in Sri Lanka is essential for its conservation.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Goniothalamus gardneri is characterized by its status as a perennial species, meaning it maintains its vegetative presence over multiple years rather than completing its life cycle within a single growing season. As a perennial plant, it establishes a long-term presence within its ecological niche, allowing it to undergo repeated cycles of growth, flowering, and seed production. This extended lifecycle enables the plant to develop a more robust structure over time, contributing to its stability and persistence in its natural habitat.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Goniothalamus gardneri is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub. It exhibits a self-supporting climbing habit, allowing it to maintain structure within its habitat. The plant reaches a significant stature, with a height that typically ranges from a minimum of 2 m to a maximum of 4 m, maintaining an average height of approximately 3 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

shrub

Plant height max:

4 m

Plant height mean:

3 m

Plant height min:

2 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiological structure of the foliage in Goniothalamus gardneri is characterized by significant morphological variability in leaf dimensions, which plays a critical role in its photosynthetic capacity and transpiration rates. The leaf length exhibits a broad range, with a minimum recorded value of 14.5 cm and a mean length of 26.5 cm, reaching a maximum of 38.5 cm. This longitudinal variation suggests an adaptive plasticity in surface area acquisition. Complementing this, the leaf width fluctuates between a minimum of 2.5 cm and a maximum of 6 cm, contributing to a diverse leaf aspect ratio. These specific dimensional parameters—ranging from a minimum length of 14.5 cm to a maximum of 38.5 cm and a width spanning 2.5 cm to 6 cm—collectively define the plant's light-interception strategy and its physiological efficiency within its natural habitat.

Leaf length max:

38.5 cm

Leaf length mean:

26.5 cm

Leaf length min:

14.5 cm

Leaf width max:

6 cm

Leaf width min:

2.5 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Goniothaalamus gardneri is characterized by the development of distinct fruits that exhibit specific morphological dimensions. The fruit size shows notable variability, with lengths ranging from a minimum of 1 cm to a maximum of 1.7 cm, resulting in an average fruit length of 1.35 cm. Similarly, the width of the fruit fluctuates between a minimum of 0.5 cm and a maximum of 0.8 cm, with a mean width recorded at 0.65 cm. These dimensional parameters define the physical characteristics of the reproductive output of the species.

Fruit length max:

1.7 cm

Fruit length mean:

1.35 cm

Fruit length min:

1 cm

Fruit width max:

0.8 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.65 cm

Fruit width min:

0.5 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Goniothalamus gardneri has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Phytochemistry

Preparations

Goniothalamus gardneri has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include roots.

Roots

1. Phytochemistry