Iodes cirrhosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Iodes brandisii
• Iodes floribunda
• Iodes ovalis var. miquelii
• Iodes tomentella
• Iodes ovalis var. cochinchinensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically categorized under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Icacinales, it is a member of the Icacinaceae family. Finally, it is classified under the genus Iodes, with the specific species name cirrhosa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In China, its presence is noted within the South-Central and Southeast territories. The Indian Subcontinent also hosts the species, specifically within the Assam region and the East Himalaya. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the Indo-China area, encompassing the Andaman Islands. These various locations highlight the wide environmental adaptability of the species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Iodes cirrhosa is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub that functions as an obligatory climber. Specifically, it acts as a liana or vine, utilizing climbing mechanisms to ascend, rather than being self-supporting. Despite its climbing nature, it is a terrestrial plant, maintaining a terrestrial life habit rather than functioning as an epiphyte. The plant exhibits a woody structure and can reach a maximum height of approximately 10 meters.

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Plant height max:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Iodes cirrhosa 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. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Iodes cirrhosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Compound-4, Glycosides, Liriodendrin.

Compound-4

1. Journal of natural products

Glycosides

1. Journal of natural products

Liriodendrin

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Iodes cirrhosa has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic extract of the root.

Ethanolic extract of the root

1. Journal of natural products