Miliusa velutina

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Uvaria velutina
• Guatteria velutina

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. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, it is specifically situated in the family Annonaceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement within the genus Miliusa.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing naturally in the diverse landscapes of India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, its presence extends into the neighboring regions of Nepal and Assam. The species is also known to inhabit the specialized environments of the West Himalaya. Collectively, these areas define the primary natural range for Miliusa velutina.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Miliusa velutina is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, ensuring its long-term presence within its ecological niche through multiple growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, its reproductive buds are elevated well above the ground level on woody stems, a life form classification that defines its structural development and survival strategy. Specifically, it functions as a phanerophyte, maintaining its vital parts on specialized branches that protect it from various environmental stressors throughout its extended lifespan.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Miliusa velutina is characterized by a robust, woody growth form, specifically classified as a tree. As a self-supporting structure, it does not function as a climber, liana, or vine, nor does it exhibit any obligatory or facultative climbing tendencies. The plant is an independent organism, lacking any parasitic nature, and it maintains a terrestrial existence rather than acting as an epiphyte. Its habitat and physiological structure are strictly terrestrial, showing no aquatic or semiaquatic adaptations.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

Reproduction in Miliusa velutinina is characterized by the production of seeds that exhibit a highly consistent physical profile. Based on recorded data, the seeds produced by this species demonstrate no variance in weight, maintaining a uniform seed mass across the observed samples. The seed mass is precisely measured at a mean of 0.3438 g, which is identical to both the maximum and minimum recorded values of 0.3438 g. This lack of deviation in seed mass suggests a highly standardized reproductive output regarding the energetic investment per seed.

Seed mass mean:

0.3438 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Miliusa velutina has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, fruit, stem.

Flower

1. Fitoterapia

Fruit

1. Fitoterapia

Stem

1. Fitoterapia

Activities

Miliusa velutina has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.

Antibacterial

1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Miliusa velutina has 3 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include flowers, fruits, petroleum ether extract of the stem bark.

Flowers

1. Fitoterapia

Fruits

1. Fitoterapia

Petroleum ether extract of the stem bark

1. Fitoterapia