Kopsia teoi

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, it is further categorized into the family Apocynaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Kopsia, with its species designation being Kopsia teoi.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a specific and limited geographical distribution within the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It belongs to the broader Malesia botanical region, which encompasses a vast array of diverse ecosystems. Within this expansive area, its presence is specifically noted in the territory of Malaya. This concentrated range suggests that the species is well-adapted to the particular climatic conditions found in that part of the world. Consequently, locating the species requires searching within these particular environmental niches.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Kopsia teoi is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, indicating that its perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems, allowing it to maintain a robust structural presence within its ecosystem. Depending on the specific environmental stressors and the developmental stage of the individual, its growth habit may also exhibit characteristics of a nanophanerophyte, where the life-sustaining buds are held at a relatively low height compared to larger woody species. This perennial nature allows the plant to navigate seasonal variations by maintaining permanent above-ground biomass, ensuring its survival through successive growing seasons.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Kopsia teoi is characterized by a woody growth form that manifests as a shrub. As a terrestrial plant, it lives independently without acting as a parasite on other organisms. This species functions as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its structure to ascend through its environment rather than relying on host plants for nutrient extraction. In terms of stature, the plant reaches a maximum height of approximately 4 meters.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

4 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Kopsia teoi has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 14,15-Dihydrokopsingine, Kopsaporine, Kopsidine A, Kopsingine.

14,15-Dihydrokopsingine

1. Journal of natural products

Kopsaporine

1. Journal of natural products

Kopsidine A

1. Journal of natural products

Kopsingine

1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Kopsia teoi has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include heart rate, spontaneously hypertensive rats.

Heart rate

1. Journal of natural products

Spontaneously hypertensive rats

1. Journal of natural products