Micromelum integerrimum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Micromelum pubescens var. integerrimum
• Micromelum integerrimum var. mollissimum
• Bergera integerrima

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Micromelum, with the species name integerrimum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central areas to the Southeast provinces. Its presence is also noted in the tropical landscapes of Hainan and the high-altitude terrains of Tibet. Beyond China, the species extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the region of Assam. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental range inhabited by Micromelum integerrimum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Micromelum integerrimum is characterized by its distribution across specific altitudinal gradients within its natural habitat. This species thrives within an elevational range that extends from a minimum of 300 m AMSL to a maximum of 1100 m AMSL. This vertical distribution suggests that the plant is adapted to a variety of environmental conditions found in sub-montane or lowland tropical ecosystems, where it occupies niches defined by these varying heights above mean sea level.

Elevational range max:

1100 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

300 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Micromelum integerrimum is characterized by its growth form as a woody plant, specifically exhibiting a tree-like habit. It functions as a climber, possessing the ability to act as a self-supporting liana or vine. This climbing mechanism is categorized as self-supporting, indicating that while it may utilize other structures for ascent, it maintains significant structural integrity. Furthermore, the plant is terrestrial in its ecological habit rather than epiphytic, growing primarily from the soil to establish its woody structure.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Micromelum integerrimum has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.

Leaf

1. Chinese journal of natural medicines

Stem

1. Chinese journal of natural medicines

Chemicals

Micromelum integerrimum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include scopoletin, Micromelin, Scopolin.

scopoletin

1. Chinese journal of natural medicines
2. Journal of natural products

Micromelin

1. Journal of natural products

Scopolin

1. Chinese journal of natural medicines