Myrsine seguinii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Rapanea capitellata var. macrocarpa
• Rapanea walkeriana
• Rapanea yunnanensis
• Rapanea neriifolia
• Athruphyllum neriifolium
• Athruphyllum seguinii
• Athruphyllum yunnanense
• Rapanea neriifolia var. macrocarpa
• Rapanea neriifolia var. yunnanensis
• Athruphyllum taiwanianum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ericales, it is a member of the family Primulaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Myrsine.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across various regions of East Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central provinces as well as the Southeast regions. It can also be found in the tropical environment of Hainan and the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Beyond the Chinese mainland, the species extends its range into the island nation of Japan. Together, these locations illustrate a broad geographical distribution across much of Eastern Asia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Myrsine seguinii is characterized by a robust growth form, primarily manifesting as a tree. It possesses a distinctly woody structure, providing the necessary stability for its physical development. In terms of its climbing capabilities, the plant exhibits a self-supporting nature, functioning as a self-supporting liana or vine rather than requiring external structures for its primary growth habit.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Myrsine seguinii is characterized by its specific metabolic and structural adaptations, most notably its utilization of the C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and gas exchange efficiency. In terms of its structural composition and mechanical properties, the plant exhibits a stem specific density (SSD) with a mean value of 814 mg/cm³, reflecting the density and internal tissue arrangement of its woody components.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Stem specific density (SSD) mean:

814 mg/cm³

Reproduction

The reproduction of Myrsine seguinii is characterized by a dispersal syndrome that is primarily zoochorous, indicating that its seeds are distributed through the movement of animals. The fruit produced by this species is classified as fleshy, a trait that typically aids in attracting animal vectors for seed dispersal. Regarding the dimensions of its reproductive output, the seeds exhibit a highly consistent size profile, with a minimum, maximum, and mean seed volume all recorded at exactly 40 mm³.

Dispersal syndrome :

zoochorous

Fruit dryness :

fleshy

Seed volume max:

40 mm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Myrsine seguinii has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-Geranyl-4-hydroxy-5-(3'-methyl-2'-butenyl)benzoic acid, Alangionoside J, Ampelopsisionoside, Linarionoside A, nitric oxide.

3-Geranyl-4-hydroxy-5-(3'-methyl-2'-butenyl)benzoic acid

1. Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry

Alangionoside J

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Ampelopsisionoside

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Linarionoside A

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

nitric oxide

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

quercetin

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Medicinal Uses

Myrsine seguinii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, peritonitis.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations