Miliusa balansae

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Miliusa chunii
• Euodia lyi
• Miliusa balansae var. elongatoides
• Miliusa balansae var. verrucosa
• Miliusa sinensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Miliusa balansae, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae and falls under the genus Miliusa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found inhabiting the South-Central areas. Its presence is also documented on the tropical island of Hainan. Furthermore, the species extends into the Southeast regions of the Chinese mainland. Finally, its geographical range reaches into the Indo-China peninsula, specifically within Vietnam.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Miliusa balansae is defined by its specific altitudinal preferences within its natural habitat, where it thrives in mid-elevation montane or sub-montane environments. This species occupies a distinct vertical niche, with its distribution ranging from a minimum elevation of 500 m AMSL to a maximum elevation of 1000 m AMSL. Throughout its preferred range, the plant maintains a mean elevation of approximately 750 m AMSL, indicating a specialization for these intermediate altitudes where specific moisture and temperature regimes are likely most favorable for its growth and survival.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

750 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

500 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Miliusa balansae is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, ensuring its presence in its ecological niche across multiple growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, its regenerative buds are located high above the ground on woody stems or branches, a structural adaptation that allows it to maintain its stature and survive varying environmental conditions. This phanerophyte life form is consistent across its developmental stages, defining its physical growth strategy and long-term survival mechanism within its native habitat.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Miliusa balansae is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a tree. It exhibits a versatile structural nature, capable of acting as a self-supporting plant, though it can also be categorized within the functional roles of a liana or vine. In terms of stature, the plant typically reaches an average height of 4.75 m, with individual specimens ranging from a minimum height of 2 m to a maximum height of 5 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

5 m

Plant height mean:

4.75 m

Plant height min:

2 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiological structure of the foliage in Miliusa balansae is characterized by significant morphological variation in leaf dimensions, reflecting its adaptive growth patterns. The leaves exhibit a broad range of lengths, with minimum measurements starting at 5 cm, an average length of approximately 9.875 cm, and reaching a maximum of 15 cm. This longitudinal variation is complemented by a fluctuating width profile, where the leaf width ranges from a minimum of 2 cm to a maximum of 5 cm, maintaining a mean width of 3.5 cm. These dimensional metrics indicate a dynamic photosynthetic surface area that varies across the plant's canopy, facilitating efficient light interception and gas exchange through its varied leaf proportions.

Leaf length max:

15 cm

Leaf length mean:

9.875 cm

Leaf length min:

5 cm

Leaf width max:

5 cm

Leaf width mean:

3.5 cm

Leaf width min:

2 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Miliusa balansae culminates in the development of distinct fruits that exhibit specific morphological variations in size. The fruit dimensions are characterized by a measurable range in both length and width, ensuring a level of structural diversity within the species. Specifically, the fruit length typically ranges from a minimum of 0.7 cm to a maximum of 1 cm, with an average length recorded at 0.85 cm. Correspondingly, the fruit width varies from a minimum of 0.7 cm to a maximum of 0.8 cm, maintaining a mean width of 0.75 cm. These precise measurements define the physical parameters of the reproductive output, reflecting the characteristic fruit morphology essential to the plant's life cycle.

Fruit length max:

1 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.85 cm

Fruit length min:

0.7 cm

Fruit width max:

0.8 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.75 cm

Fruit width min:

0.7 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Miliusa balansae has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chrysosplenol C, Pachypodol, Rhamnetin.

Chrysosplenol C

1. Journal of natural products
2. Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology

Pachypodol

1. Journal of natural products

Rhamnetin

1. Fitoterapia

Activities

Miliusa balansae has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Journal of medicinal chemistry

Conditions

Miliusa balansae has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include SARS-CoV-2, Zika virus.

Sars-cov-2

1. Fitoterapia

Zika virus

1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Miliusa balansae has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethyl acetate extract from the aerial parts.

Ethyl acetate extract from the aerial parts

1. Fitoterapia