Lithocarpus elizabethae

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant, known as Lithocarpus eliizabaethe, exhibits a specific range within the Asian continent. Its presence is primarily documented across distinct regions of China. Specifically, it can be found growing throughout China South-Central. Additionally, the species extends its range into China Southeast. These locations define the known geographical boundaries for this medicinal plant.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Lithocarpus eli자bethae is closely defined by its specific altitudinal distribution within its native habitat. This species occupies a diverse vertical gradient, primarily thriving in mid-elevation environments. It can be found at minimum elevations of 150 m AMSL, extending upward to a maximum elevation of 1200 m AMSL. The ecological center of gravity for the species, representing its most frequent occurrence, is situated at a mean elevation of approximately 675 m AMSL. This range suggests that the plant is adapted to the specific climatic conditions, moisture levels, and soil profiles characteristic of these varying sub-montane and montane zones.

Elevational range max:

1200 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

675 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

150 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Lithocarpus eliizhabethae is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form in which the perennating buds are located well above the ground level on aerial shoots. Within this category, it exhibits characteristics consistent with both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte status, reflecting its structural development as a woody plant. In terms of its seasonal foliage patterns, the species maintains an evergreen deciduousness, ensuring that its photosynthetic tissues remain functional throughout the year rather than shedding leaves seasonally. This combination of a phanerophyte life form and an evergreen nature dictates its ecological strategy, allowing it to persist in its habitat with stable, year-round canopy presence.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Lithocarpus eli자bethae is characterized by its distinct growth form as a woody tree. It functions as an independent organism, meaning it does not exhibit parasitic behavior, and it maintains a terrestrial life habit rather than being epiphytic. While some members of certain plant groups may exhibit climbing tendencies, this species is classified as a self-supporting plant, relying on its own structural integrity for upright growth.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Lithocarpus eliizhabethae is characterized by the development of specific fruit structures that exhibit notable morphological variation in size. The fruits produced by this species vary in length, with measurements ranging from a minimum of 1.4 cm to a maximum of 2.4 cm, maintaining an average length of approximately 1.9 cm. Correspondingly, the width of the fruit shows a distinct range, starting from a minimum of 0.05 cm and reaching a maximum of 0.1 cm, with a mean width recorded at 0.075 cm. These dimensions define the physical parameters of the reproductive output essential to the plant's life cycle.

Fruit length max:

2.4 cm

Fruit length mean:

1.9 cm

Fruit length min:

1.4 cm

Fruit width max:

0.1 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.075 cm

Fruit width min:

0.05 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Lithocarpus elizabethae has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin.

Betulin

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Lithocarpus elizabethae has 12 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include AntiHIV, Anticarcinomic, Antifeedant, Antiflu, Antiinflammatory.

AntiHIV

1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

1. Dr. Duke

Antifeedant

1. Dr. Duke

Antiflu

1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

1. Dr. Duke

Antitumor

1. Dr. Duke

Antiviral

1. Dr. Duke

Aphidifuge

1. Dr. Duke

Cytotoxic

1. Dr. Duke

Hypolipemic

1. Dr. Duke