White kopsia

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• White Kopsia
• Singapore Kopsia

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae and the genus Kopsia. Specifically, the species is identified as Kopsia singapurensis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Kopsia singapurensis, exhibits a specific and localized geographical range. Its occurrence is primarily documented within the Malesia botanical region. Within this vast area, its distribution is specifically noted in the territory of Malaya. This limited presence suggests that the species thrives under the unique environmental conditions found in this part of Southeast Asia. Consequently, its habitat is closely tied to the tropical ecosystems characteristic of this particular region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Kopsia singapurensis is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, specifically exhibiting traits associated with both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte life forms. As a phanerophyte, the plant maintains its perennial vegetative buds well above the ground surface, typically elevated on woody stems or branches, which allows it to persist through varying environmental conditions. This growth strategy ensures that the reproductive and photosynthetic structures are positioned to maximize light interception within its ecological niche. The integration of nanophanerophytic characteristics suggests a relatively compact stature among its woody growth forms, maintaining a perennial existence where the life cycle is sustained by protected buds that remain visible above the substrate.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Kopsia singapurensis is characterized by its woody structure, exhibiting a growth form classified as a tree. As a terrestrial plant, it does not function as an epiphyte, maintaining its life cycle on the ground rather than growing upon other vegetation. It is an independent organism, functioning as a non-parasitic species without reliance on a host for nutrients. Furthermore, while it possesses a robust woody constitution, its structural habit is that of a self-supporting climber, capable of maintaining its own stature through its inherent woody strength.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Kopsia singapurensis has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products

Stem

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Kopsia singapurensis has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Rhazinilam, 16-epiakuammiline, 16-epikopsinine, Akuammiline, Aspidofractinine.

Rhazinilam

1. Journal of natural products
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

16-epiakuammiline

1. Journal of natural products

16-epikopsinine

1. Journal of natural products

Akuammiline

1. Journal of natural products

Aspidofractinine

1. Journal of natural products

Kopsilongine N-oxide

1. Journal of natural products

Kopsiloscine J

1. Journal of natural products

Kopsimaline A

1. Journal of natural products

Kopsimaline B

1. Journal of natural products

Kopsimaline C

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Kopsia singapurensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf and stem-bark extract.

Leaf and stem-bark extract

1. Journal of natural products