Lindera neesiana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Malapoenna neesiana
• Aperula neesiana
• Benzoin neesianum
• Benzoin fruticosum
• Lindera fruticosa var. pomiensis
• Tetranthera prunifolia
• Lindera pomiensis
• Lindera fruticosa
• Litsea fruticosa
• Calosmon neesianum

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

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

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central areas to the North-Central provinces. Its presence is also noted in the Southeast regions of China, highlighting its adaptability to various climates. Additionally, the species is documented growing in the high-altitude terrains of Tibet. Finally, its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the East Himalaya region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Lindea neesiaana is characterized by its specialized occupation of high-altitude montane environments, where it thrives within a specific vertical distribution. This species is primarily found in mountainous regions, maintaining a strictly defined elevational range that begins at 1,300 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 3,000 m AMSL. Within this altitudinal belt, the plant adapts to the varying climatic conditions and soil compositions typical of subalpine and alpine zones. Its presence is closely tied to these specific elevations, which dictate the temperature gradients, moisture availability, and atmospheric pressures to which the species has evolved to respond.

Elevational range max:

3000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1300 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Lindera nesiaana is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a tree. It functions as a terrestrial plant, established firmly in the soil rather than acting as an epiphyte. In terms of its ecological dependencies, the species is an independent organism, meaning it does not function as a parasite on other plants. Regarding its structural habit, it is categorized as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its woody structure to maintain its posture and upward progression.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Lindera neesiana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,7-Dihydroxyxanthone, 2-methoxy-3,4-methylenedioxybenzophenone, 3,5-dimethoxybiphenyl, 3-hydroxy-5-methoxybiphenyl, Benzyl 2-hydroxy-6-methoxybenzoate.

1,7-Dihydroxyxanthone

1. Journal of natural products

2-methoxy-3,4-methylenedioxybenzophenone

1. Journal of natural products

3,5-dimethoxybiphenyl

1. Journal of natural products

3-hydroxy-5-methoxybiphenyl

1. Journal of natural products

Benzyl 2-hydroxy-6-methoxybenzoate

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Lindera neesiana has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oils.

Essential oils

1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics