Isodon macrocalyx
Isodon macrocalyx · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Isodon macrocalyx, scientifically known as Isodon macrocalyx, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to subtropical regions. Often recognized for its sturdy timber, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditional practices utilize its various components to address diverse ailments, offering promising potential for contemporary pharmacological research and natural healing.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Rabdosia Taiwanensis · Isodon Taiwanensis · 7 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Isodon macrocalyxSynonyms
- Rabdosia taiwanensis
- Isodon taiwanensis
- Plectranthus bifidocalyx
- Amethystanthus taiwanensis
- Rabdosia bifidocalyx
- Plectranthus drosocarpus
- Isodon bifidocalyx
- Plectranthus macrocalyx
- Rabdosia macrocalyx
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Lamiales, and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Isodon, as part of the species Isodon macrocalyx.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Isodon |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of East Asia. Its specific geographical range includes several regions characterized by unique climates. Within China, it is notably distributed across the Southeast portion of the country. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the island territory of Taiwan. These locations define its natural habitat across the Eastern Asian region.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Life history
The life history of Isodon macrocalyx is characterized by its classification as a perennial woody plant, specifically exhibiting life forms consistent with both the phanerophyte and hemicryptophyte categories. As a phanerophyte, the plant maintains its reproductive buds well above the ground on woody stems, allowing it to establish a robust structural presence in its native forest habitats. Simultaneously, its development incorporates hemicryptophyte traits, where the perennating buds are located at or just below the soil surface, providing a survival mechanism against seasonal environmental fluctuations. This combination of growth strategies supports a long-lived life cycle, transitioning from a seedling phase into a mature tree that can withstand varying climatic conditions through its protected bud placement and substantial woody biomass.
- Life form :
- hemicryptophyte
Morphology
The morphology of Isodon macrocalyx is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its structural development to ascend without the need for a host plant. It functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic behavior, and is strictly terrestrial rather than epiphytic in its ecological positioning.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Parasite :
- independent
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Isodon macrocalyx has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-[1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,8,8a,9-dodecahydro-7-hydroxy-4b,8,8-trimethylphenanthren- 2-yl]propenoic acid, Macrocalyxin I.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2-[1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,8,8a,9-dodecahydro-7-hydroxy-4b,8,8-trimethylphenanthren- 2-yl]propenoic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Macrocalyxin I | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2-[1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,7,8,8a,9-dodecahydro-7-hydroxy-4b,8,8-trimethylphenanthren- 2-yl]propenoic acid
- Acta crystallographica. Section C, Crystal structure communications
Macrocalyxin I
- Acta crystallographica. Section C, Crystal structure communications