Lasianthus acuminatissimus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, it is situated within the Rubiaceae family. It is specifically identified under the genus Lasianthus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Lasianthus acuminatissimus, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. It is primarily identified within the broader Malesia botanical region. Specifically, its documented presence is concentrated in the Philippines. This narrow distribution suggests that the species may be endemic to certain island habitats within that archipelago. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique ecological conditions found in this particular part of Southeast Asia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Lasianthus acuminatissimus is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, indicating that its perennating buds are borne on aerial shoots well above the ground. Within its ecological niche, the species also exhibits characteristics of a nanophanerophyte, maintaining a relatively low stature while still adhering to the phanerophyte growth strategy. This life form allows the plant to persist through various seasonal changes by protecting its regenerative structures on elevated stems, ensuring its survival and continued growth in its natural habitat.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Lasianthus acuminatissimus is characterized by its growth habit and structural composition, functioning as a self-supporting climber that relies on its own structural integrity for upward movement. It is an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic behavior toward other plants, and maintains a terrestrial existence rather than living as an epiphyte. The plant possesses a distinctly woody constitution, providing the necessary rigidity for its climbing and upright development within its habitat.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Lasianthus acuminatissimus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

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

Chemicals

Lasianthus acuminatissimus has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 13-Docosenoic acid, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Codonolactone, Nonadecyl alcohol, Tetracosanoic acid.

13-Docosenoic acid

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Codonolactone

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Nonadecyl alcohol

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Tetracosanoic acid

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Conditions

Lasianthus acuminatissimus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Preparations

Lasianthus acuminatissimus has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include root.

Root

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