Goniothalamus yunnanensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is specifically positioned in the family Annonaceae. It is further identified by its genus, Goniothalamus, and its species name, Goniothalamus yunnanensis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range limited to certain regions of Southeast and East Asia. Within the country of China, it is primarily located in the South-Central area. Its distribution also extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, the species can be found growing within the borders of Vietnam. Consequently, its habitat is concentrated in these distinct tropical and subtropical zones.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Goniothalamus yunnanensis is characterized by a highly specific altitudinal niche within its native habitat. This species is strictly localized to a narrow elevational band, maintaining a consistent presence at an elevation of 350 m AMSL. Based on recorded data, its ecological distribution shows no variance in altitude, as both its minimum, mean, and maximum elevational ranges converge precisely at 350 m AMSL. This lack of altitudinal breadth suggests that the plant is highly specialized to the specific environmental conditions—such as temperature, humidity, and soil composition—found at this particular level of the landscape.

Elevational range max:

350 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Goniothalamus yunnanensis is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its natural habitat through multiple growing seasons. As a long-lived plant, it maintains a continuous presence in its ecosystem, contributing to the stability of the understory environments it inhabits. This perennial lifecycle enables the plant to establish robust root systems and accumulate energy reserves over time, facilitating its survival through varying seasonal shifts and environmental fluctuations.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Goniothalamus yunnanensis is characterized by its robust growth form, specifically categorized as a shrub. This plant exhibits a woody structure, providing the necessary mechanical strength for its development. In terms of stature, it can reach a plant height with a mean value of approximately 4 m. Regarding its climbing habit, the species is classified as self-supporting, meaning it maintains its upright posture without the need for external structures or obligate climbing mechanisms.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

shrub

Plant height mean:

4 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiological structure of the foliage in Goniothalamus yunnanensis is characterized by significant morphological variability in leaf dimensions, which reflects its adaptive growth patterns. The leaves exhibit a diverse range of lengths, with a minimum measurement of 7.2 cm and a mean length of 13.1 cm, reaching a maximum extension of 19 cm. Complementing this longitudinal variation is a specific width profile, where leaf widths range from a minimum of 2.8 cm to a maximum of 6.2 cm. These quantitative dimensions indicate a flexible leaf morphology that likely optimizes light interception and gas exchange within its specific ecological niche.

Leaf length max:

19 cm

Leaf length mean:

13.1 cm

Leaf length min:

7.2 cm

Leaf width max:

6.2 cm

Leaf width min:

2.8 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Goniothalamus yunnanensis 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 leaf.

Leaf

1. Heliyon

Chemicals

Goniothalamus yunnanensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Griffithazanone A.

Griffithazanone A

1. Heliyon

Conditions

Goniothalamus yunnanensis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include non-small cell lung cancer.

Non-small cell lung cancer

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