Myxopyrum smilacifolium

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Chondrospermum smilacifolium
• Chionanthus smilacifolius

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Oleaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Myxopyrum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is specifically noted in the province of Hainan. It is also widely spread throughout the Indian Subcontinent, appearing in India, Bangladesh, and the state of Assam. Furthermore, its range extends to the Andaman Islands within the Indo-China region. These varied locations highlight the diverse habitats where the species can be found.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Myxopyrum smilacifolium is characterized by its specialized growth habit and ecological positioning. It functions as an obligatory climber, relying on external structures for vertical support to reach light sources. Despite its climbing nature, the plant is an independent organism rather than a parasite, meaning it does not derive nutrients or water from a host plant. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial plant, establishing its root system within the soil rather than living as an epiphyte on other vegetation.

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Myxopyrum smilacifolium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Myxopyroside.

Myxopyroside

1. Journal of natural products