sweet-tea

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• sweet-tea

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pasania polystachya
• Synaedrys polystachya
• Quercus polystachya

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Fagales and the family Fagaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Lithocarpus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several regions of Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Assam and throughout Bangladesh. Its distribution also extends into the mountainous terrains of the East Himalaya. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species is present in the country of Cambodia. Finally, its habitat includes the forested areas of Laos.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Lithocarpus polys tachys is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth strategy where the perennating buds are borne on aerial shoots well above the soil surface. Within this classification, the plant exhibits specific structural nuances, functioning as both a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte, indicating that while its primary life form relies on elevated woody stems, its stature may vary in scale within its ecological niche. This life history pattern ensures that the plant can persist through seasonal changes by maintaining its regenerative tissues in an elevated, protected position, allowing for sustained perennial growth and development within its habitat.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Lithocarpus polystachyus is characterized by its growth habit and structural composition, functioning as a self-supporting climber. It exhibits a growth pattern that can be classified as a self-supporting liana or vine, rather than being an obligatory or facultative climber that relies on external structures for verticality. The plant is biologically independent, meaning it does not function as a parasite, and it maintains a terrestrial existence rather than growing as an epiphyte. Furthermore, its structural integrity is defined by its woodiness, as it possesses a distinctly woody stem and framework.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Lithocarpus polystachyus has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Flavonoids, OLEANOLIC ACID, Phloridzin, Phlorizin.

BETA-SITOSTEROL

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

Flavonoids

1. BMC plant biology

OLEANOLIC ACID

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

Phloridzin

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

Phlorizin

1. BMC plant biology

Trilobatin

1. Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity

daucossterol

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

luteolin

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

phloretin

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

quercetin

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

Conditions

Lithocarpus polystachyus has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Alzheimer's disease, hypoglycemic effect, neuroinflammation.

Alzheimer's disease

1. Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity

Hypoglycemic effect

1. Food chemistry

Neuroinflammation

1. Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity