Mallotus resinosus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Mallotus aureopunctatus
• Claoxylon muricatum
• Axenfeldia intermedia
• Mallotus stenanthus
• Mallotus subramanyamii
• Mallotus walkerae
• Mallotus viridis
• Adelia resinosa
• Rottlera aureopunctata
• Coelodiscus muricatus
• Rottlera muricata
• Mallotus dispar var. psiloneurus
• Mallotus beddomei
• Mallotus andamanicus
• Mallotus lawii
• Mallotus intermedius
• Mallotus muricatus
• Mallotus muricatus var. walkerae
• Mallotus sanguirensis
• Mallotus resinosus var. muricatus
• Mallotus resinosus var. subramanyamii
• Mallotus resinosus var. stenanthus
• Mallotus walkerae var. laxiflorus

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Malpighiales, and the family Euphorbiaceae. Within this taxonomic hierarchy, the medicinal species is identified by the genus Mallotus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several key regions of Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in both India and Sri Lanka. Its range extends into the Indo-China region, where it is documented in Myanmar and Laos. Additionally, the species is present in the Andaman Islands. This wide dispersal highlights the plant's adaptability to various tropical environments.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Mallotus resinosus is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, indicating a growth habit where the perennating buds are located well above the ground on woody branches. This life form allows the plant to persist through various environmental conditions by maintaining its structural integrity via elevated stems. While the species predominantly functions as a phanerophyte, its developmental plasticity within its ecosystem may occasionally exhibit characteristics associated with other life forms, such as the nanophanerophyte stage in smaller or more stunted individuals where the buds are held close to the ground. Throughout its life cycle, the plant focuses on the development of woody tissues and the production of specialized resins, transitioning from early vegetative growth to reproductive maturity where it utilizes its elevated stature to facilitate seed dispersal and optimize light interception.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Mallotus resinosus is characterized by a robust growth form, primarily manifesting as a tree. As a woody species, it possesses a firm, lignified structure that provides significant physical stability. Unlike climbing species, it does not exhibit a liana, vine, or any form of self-supporting climber morphology; rather, it maintains its own stature without the need for obligatory or facultative climbing habits. The plant functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies, and it maintains a terrestrial life habit rather than growing as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Mallotus resinosus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Mallotus resinosus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarin, scopoletin.

coumarin

1. Journal of natural products

scopoletin

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Mallotus resinosus has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude extract.

Crude extract

1. Journal of natural products