Isodon eriocalyx

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Plectranthus eriocalyx
• Rabdosia eriocalyx
• Rabdosia eriocalyx var. laxiflora

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, specifically within the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Isodon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of East and Southeast Asia. In China, it is primarily found within the South-Central and Southeast regions. Its range extends into the Indo-China peninsula as well. Specifically, the species is documented to grow in Myanmar. Additionally, it can be located within the borders of Thailand.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Isodon eriocalyx is defined by its presence within specific altitudinal gradients, typically inhabiting montane or sub-montane environments. This species thrives across a broad vertical distribution, ranging from a minimum elevation of 750 m AMSL to a maximum elevation of 2600 m AMSL. This significant elevational range suggests an ability to adapt to varying climatic conditions, including fluctuations in temperature, air pressure, and moisture availability characteristic of different mountain zones. Within these parameters, the plant's habitat is shaped by the specific soil compositions and microclimates found between these two altitude thresholds.

Elevational range max:

2600 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

750 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Isodon eriocalyx is characterized by its classification as a chamaephyte, a growth form where the permanent buds are located close to or just above the soil surface, allowing the plant to endure environmental fluctuations. As a woody species, its development follows a perennial cycle, transitioning through various stages of maturity that integrate elements of both phaenophyte and hemicryptophyte strategies depending on the specific climatic conditions and the height of its persistent buds. The life cycle begins with seed germination in suitable habitats, leading to the establishment of a robust root system that supports its perennial existence. Throughout its lifespan, the plant focuses on seasonal vegetative growth and reproductive cycles, utilizing its low-lying bud structure to protect vital meristematic tissues from frost or desiccation, ensuring survival through dormant periods before resuming active growth in favorable seasons.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Isodon eriocalyx is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting climber, meaning it possesses the structural integrity to ascend via its own mechanical strength rather than relying entirely on external hosts for stability. It functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies, as it is neither an obligatory nor a facultative parasite. Furthermore, the plant is strictly terrestrial in its ecological niche, lacking any epiphytic characteristics and growing instead within the soil substrate of its natural habitat.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Isodon eriocalyx has 1 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Organic letters
2. Chemistry, an Asian journal
3. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Isodon eriocalyx has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Eriocalyxin B, Coetsoidin A, Enmein, Gibberellins, Laxiflorin P.

Eriocalyxin B

1. Talanta
2. Natural products and bioprospecting
3. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
4. Phytochemistry

Coetsoidin A

1. Phytochemistry

Enmein

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Gibberellins

1. Phytochemistry

Laxiflorin P

1. Phytochemistry

Maoecrystal V

1. Chemistry, an Asian journal

Maoecrystal Z

1. Organic letters

Activities

Isodon eriocalyx has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.

Antitumor

1. Talanta

Conditions

Isodon eriocalyx has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include adipogenesis, angiogenesis, apoptosis, cancers, inflammations.

Adipogenesis

1. Natural products and bioprospecting

Angiogenesis

1. Natural products and bioprospecting

Apoptosis

1. Talanta

Cancers

1. Phytochemistry

Inflammations

1. Phytochemistry

Preparations

Isodon eriocalyx has 2 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include EtOAc extract, crude extract.

Etoac extract

1. Phytochemistry

Crude extract

1. Talanta