Machilus duthiei

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Persea duthiei

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. Within the order Laurales, it is classified under the family Lauraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Machilus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found growing throughout the South-Central territories as well as within Tibet. Its presence extends significantly into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically spanning the state of Assam. Furthermore, it inhabits the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya region. Finally, the species is also documented to grow within the borders of Nepal.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Machilus duthiei is characterized by its presence within specific montane forest ecosystems, where it thrives across a distinct altitudinal gradient. This species is typically found inhabiting mid-to-high elevation zones, maintaining a specialized ecological niche that spans from a minimum elevation of 600 m AMSL to a maximum elevation of 2100 m AMSL. Within this range, the plant's distribution is closely tied to the climatic conditions and soil compositions typical of these mountain ranges, often playing a role in the structural complexity of the forest canopy. Its ability to persist across this 1500-meter vertical span suggests an adaptability to varying temperature regimes and moisture availability found in sub-tropical to temperate montane environments.

Elevational range max:

2100 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

600 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Machilus duthiei is characterized by its distinct growth form as a tree, exhibiting a robust and sturdy structure. It is a woody species, possessing a firm, lignified stem typical of arborescent plants. In terms of its ecological habit and support system, it is a terrestrial plant rather than an epiphyte, establishing itself firmly in the soil. While some species in similar botanical groups may exhibit climbing tendencies, this plant functions as a self-supporting organism, maintaining its upright stature through its own structural integrity without the need for obligatory or facultative climbing mechanisms.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Machilus duthiei has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal.

Antibacterial

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Antifungal

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Preparations