Lindera aggregata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Laurus aggregata

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Laurales. Finally, it is a member of the family Lauraceae, falling under the genus Lindra.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across various regions of East Asia. Within China, its range extends through the South-Central and Southeast territories. It can also be found growing on the island of Hainan. Furthermore, the species is naturally occurring in both Japan and Taiwan. These locations collectively define its specific geographical presence in the region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Lindea aggregata is closely defined by its specific altitudinal distribution within its native habitat. This species typically thrives across a broad vertical gradient, occupying diverse environmental niches that range from lower foothills to mid-elevation zones. Its documented elevational range begins at a minimum of 200 m AMSL and extends to a maximum altitude of 1000 m AMSL. On average, the plant is most frequently encountered at a mean elevation of 600 m AMSL, suggesting that its optimal growing conditions and ecological preferences are centered around these moderate mid-range altitudes.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

600 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

200 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Lindea aggregata is characterized by its nature as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, its regenerative buds are located well above the ground, a growth habit that is further specified by its classification as a phanerophyte. This species maintains an evergreen deciduousness, ensuring that it retains its foliage throughout the year rather than shedding it seasonally.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Lindra aggregata is characterized by a woody structure that allows it to function within various ecological niches. It exhibits a versatile growth form, manifesting as both a tree and a shrub depending on its environmental conditions and developmental stage. As a woody plant, it possesses significant structural integrity, which supports its climbing habits; specifically, it is categorized as a self-supporting clamberer, capable of functioning as a liana or vine while maintaining its own upright posture. In terms of stature, the plant can reach a mean height of approximately 7 meters.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Plant height mean:

7 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Lindea aggregata is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, a fundamental metabolic process used to convert light energy into chemical energy. The plant's vegetative structure features ovate leaves with entire margins, lacking both thorns and spines. These leaves exhibit specific dimensional variations, with a minimum leaf length of 2.7 cm, a maximum length of 5 cm, and a mean length of 3.85 cm. In terms of lateral expansion, the leaf width ranges from a minimum of 1.5 cm to a maximum of 4 cm. Furthermore, the plant does not function as a nitrogen fixer, relying instead on external soil nutrient availability for its nitrogen requirements.

Leaf form :

ovate

Leaf length max:

5 cm

Leaf length mean:

3.85 cm

Leaf length min:

2.7 cm

Leaf margin :

entire

Leaf spines :

no

Leaf thorns :

no

Leaf width max:

4 cm

Leaf width min:

1.5 cm

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Lindea aggregata is characterized by a specific reproductive strategy where self-fertilization is absent, suggesting a reliance on cross-pollination to ensure genetic diversity. Following successful pollination, the plant produces fruits that exhibit measurable morphological variations. The fruit dimensions typically range in length from a minimum of 0.6 cm to a maximum of 1 cm, with an average length of 0.8 cm. Similarly, the width of the fruit varies, with a minimum measurement of 0.4 cm, a maximum of 0.7 cm, and a mean width of 0.55 cm.

Fruit length max:

1 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.8 cm

Fruit length min:

0.6 cm

Fruit width max:

0.7 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.55 cm

Fruit width min:

0.4 cm

Self fertilization :

absent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Lindera aggregata 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

Lindera aggregata has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Quercetin 3-O-L-rhamnoside, kaempferol, kaempferol-3-O-D-glucopyranoside, kaempferol-3-O-L-rhamnoside, quercetin.

Quercetin 3-O-L-rhamnoside

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

kaempferol

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

kaempferol-3-O-D-glucopyranoside

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

kaempferol-3-O-L-rhamnoside

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

quercetin

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

quercetin-3-O-alpha-D-glucopyranoside

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

quercetin-3-o-alpha-d-arabinofuranoside

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Conditions

Lindera aggregata has 11 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include COVID-19, SARS-CoV, acute lung injury, apoptosis, arthritis.

Covid-19

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Sars-cov

1. Biocatalysis and agricultural biotechnology

Acute lung injury

1. Drug metabolism and bioanalysis letters

Apoptosis

1. Drug metabolism and bioanalysis letters

Arthritis

1. Drug metabolism and bioanalysis letters

Colitis

1. Drug metabolism and bioanalysis letters

Coronavirus

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Depression

1. Brain research

Gastrointestinal disorders

1. Brain research

Regulatory t cells

1. Drug metabolism and bioanalysis letters

Preparations

Lindera aggregata has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extract.

Methanol extract

1. Parasitology research