Madhuca microphylla

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Madhuca microphylla, exhibits a specific and localized geographical range. Within the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is notably restricted. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the tropical landscapes of Sri Lanka. This limited distribution suggests that the plant thrives under the particular climatic conditions unique to that island nation. Consequently, its natural habitat remains concentrated within this single regional territory.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Madhuca microphylla is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems. Within this botanical framework, its life cycle exhibits characteristics of both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte tendencies, depending on the specific stage of structural development and environmental adaptation. As a perennial woody plant, it maintains its survival through robust structural tissues that protect its reproductive and vegetative buds from seasonal stressors, ensuring long-term persistence in its native habitat. Through this life strategy, the plant focuses its energy on upward vertical growth and the maintenance of a permanent woody architecture, which is essential for its ecological role and developmental longevity.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Madhuca microphylla is characterized by its growth habit as a woody plant, exhibiting a robust and firm structural composition. It functions as a self-supporting climber, possessing the necessary structural integrity to maintain its position through liana, vine, or self-supporting growth forms. This climbing mechanism is classified as a self-supporting type, meaning it does not rely on obligatory attachment to other structures for its fundamental development. Furthermore, the plant is an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies, and it maintains a terrestrial life cycle rather than functioning as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Madhuca microphylla has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.

betulinic acid

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Activities

Madhuca microphylla has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Anthelmintic

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AntiHIV

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Antibacterial

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Anticancer

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Anticarcinomic

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Antiedemic

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Antiinflammatory

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Antileukemic

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Antimalarial

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Antimelanomic

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