Long-stalk kadsura

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Long-stalk kadsura

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Kadsura peltigera
• Kadsura omeiensis
• Kadsura discigera

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Kadsura longipedunculata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Austrobaileyales. Finally, it is a member of the family Schisandraceae and is categorized under the genus Kadsura.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Kadsura longipedunculata, exhibits a specific geographical range within certain regions of Asia. It is natively found across several key areas in China. Specifically, the species is distributed throughout the South-Central part of the country. Its presence is also documented on the island of Hainan. Furthermore, the plant can be located within the Southeast region of China.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Kadsura longipedunculata is characterized by its nature as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons and establish a long-term presence in its habitat. Throughout its existence, it maintains an evergreen status, retaining its foliage continuously rather than shedding it seasonally.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Kadsura longipedunculata is characterized by its growth habit as a woody liana, functioning as a climbing vine that relies on external structures for support rather than being self-supporting. It is classified as an obligatory climber, meaning it requires a host or structure to ascend toward light. Despite its climbing nature, the plant is an independent organism, functioning as a non-parasitic species that does not derive nutrients from a host. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial plant rather than an epiphyte, establishing its root system in the soil. The structural integrity of the plant is defined by its woody stems, which provide the necessary strength and durability for its long-reaching liana form.

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Kaempferia longipedunculata is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which facilitates carbon fixation through the standard Calvin cycle typical of many shade-tolerant understory species. Its morphological adaptations are reflected in its leaf structure, featuring an obovate leaf form with an entire margin, providing a smooth surface area for light interception and gas exchange. Furthermore, the plant lacks defensive integumentary structures, as it possesses no leaf thorns and no leaf spines, focusing its metabolic energy on vegetative growth and physiological processes rather than structural dermal defenses.

Leaf form :

obovate

Leaf margin :

entire

Leaf spines :

no

Leaf thorns :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Kadsura longipedunculata is characterized by the production of fleshy fruits that facilitate the dispersal and development of its seeds. The seeds produced by this species exhibit high morphological consistency, with a uniform seed volume measured at 2.8 mm³, representing both the minimum and maximum recorded values as well as the mean. In terms of mass, the seeds are notably lightweight and consistent, maintaining a steady seed mass of 0.003018 g across the minimum, maximum, and mean measurements. This combination of fleshy fruit structures and uniform, small-scale seed characteristics plays a critical role in the plant's reproductive cycle and successful colonization of its habitat.

Fruit dryness :

fleshy

Seed mass mean:

0.003018 g

Seed volume max:

2.8 mm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Kadsura longipedunculata has 2 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 stem, leaf.

Stem

1. Journal of natural products
2. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Kadsura longipedunculata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Borneol, CAMPHENE, Cubenol, DELTA-CADINENE, delta-Cadinol.

Borneol

1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

CAMPHENE

1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Cubenol

1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

DELTA-CADINENE

1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

delta-Cadinol

1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Activities

Kadsura longipedunculata has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Hepatoprotective.

Cytotoxic

1. Biochimica et biophysica acta. General subjects

Hepatoprotective

1. Biochimica et biophysica acta. General subjects

Conditions

Kadsura longipedunculata has 6 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include blood diseases, infection, inflammation, irregular menstruation, pain.

Blood diseases

1. Biochimica et biophysica acta. General subjects

Infection

1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Inflammation

1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Irregular menstruation

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Pain

1. Biochimica et biophysica acta. General subjects

Rheumatism

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Preparations

Kadsura longipedunculata has 2 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oil, essential oil from stem bark of Kadsuras longipedunculata.

Essential oil

1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Essential oil from stem bark of kadsuras longipedunculata

1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology