Isodon pharicus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Isodon pseudoirroratus
• Plectranthus pharicus
• Rabdosia pharica
• Rabdosia pseudoirrorata
• Rabdosia pseudoirrorata var. centellifolia

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Isodon chaenopus (often referred to as Isodon pharicus), belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. It is ultimately classified under the genus Isodon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to several distinct regions across Asia. In China, its presence is noted within the South-Central provinces and the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Its distribution extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the East Himalaya range. Additionally, the species can be found growing throughout the country of Nepal. These specific locations define the natural geographical range of Isodon pharicus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Isodon pharicaeus is characterized by a complex developmental strategy that encompasses multiple growth forms depending on environmental conditions and seasonal cycles, primarily functioning as a phaenerophyte during its established adult stages. As a woody deciduous shrub or small tree, it utilizes a perennial growth habit to dominate its niche in thickets and forest edges. However, its life cycle also exhibits characteristics of a chamaephyte, particularly in its ability to maintain low-growing, hardy structures that can withstand environmental stressors. The plant transitions through various stages of maturity, utilizing its perennial nature to survive seasonal dormancy, while its reproductive success relies on the production of small, nut-like drupes that facilitate dispersal. This multifaceted approach to life form allows the species to adapt its architecture to varying levels of light and disturbance within its ecosystem.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Isodon pharicus is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its structural form to ascend without the need for external hosts. It functions as an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic tendencies toward other plants, and maintains a terrestrial existence rather than growing as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Isodon pharicus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include eugenyl-beta-d-glucopyranoside.

eugenyl-beta-d-glucopyranoside

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Conditions

Isodon pharicus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include tumor cell lines.

Tumor cell lines

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Isodon pharicus has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethyl acetate extract of the aerial parts.

Ethyl acetate extract of the aerial parts

1. Journal of natural products