Neolitsea acuminatissima

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Tetradenia acuminatissima

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Neolitsea acuminatissima, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Laurales. Finally, it is a member of the Lauraceae family and the genus Neolitsea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. Within the vast expanse of Eastern Asia, its presence is notably concentrated. Specifically, the species is found growing in the natural habitats of Taiwan. This restricted distribution suggests that the plant may be endemic to this particular island region. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions found within these specific territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Neolitsea acuminatissima is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons and maintains its biological functions over a long-term duration. As a perennial species, it does not follow the rapid, single-season completion typical of annuals or the two-year cycle of biennials; instead, it invests significant energy into establishing a robust structural foundation that allows for sustained growth and repeated reproductive efforts over many years. This extended lifecycle enables the plant to adapt to its environment through gradual development, ensuring stability within its ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Neolitsea acuminatissima is characterized by its robust growth form, as it develops as a woody tree. Unlike many climbing species, it does not exhibit climbing habits, whether obligatory, facultative, or self-supporting, instead maintaining a stable, upright structural development typical of its woody classification.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Neolitsea acuminatissima is closely tied to its vegetative morphology, particularly regarding its leaf structure which facilitates efficient photosynthesis and gas exchange. The plant exhibits significant variability in its foliage, with leaf lengths ranging from a minimum of 6 cm to a maximum of 9 cm, maintaining a mean length of approximately 7.5 cm. This longitudinal dimension is complemented by a relatively narrow profile, where leaf widths fluctuate between a minimum of 1.8 cm and a maximum of 2.5 cm. These specific leaf dimensions suggest an adaptive physiological strategy for managing transpiration and light interception within its natural habitat.

Leaf length max:

9 cm

Leaf length mean:

7.5 cm

Leaf length min:

6 cm

Leaf width max:

2.5 cm

Leaf width min:

1.8 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Neolitsea acuminatissima involves the production of specialized fruit structures that serve as the primary vehicle for seed dispersal. Based on morphological data, the fruit exhibits a highly consistent size profile, with a measured length that remains uniform across different samples. The fruit length shows no significant variance, as both the minimum, mean, and maximum recorded values are documented at exactly 0.7 cm. This precise measurement of 0.7 cm for the fruit length suggests a stabilized reproductive trait within the species, ensuring that the dispersal units maintain a standardized dimension for successful propagation.

Fruit length max:

0.7 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Neolitsea acuminatissima has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Stem

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Neolitsea acuminatissima has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Neolitacumone A, Neolitacumone B, Neolitacumone C, Neolitacumonine.

Neolitacumone A

1. Journal of natural products

Neolitacumone B

1. Journal of natural products

Neolitacumone C

1. Journal of natural products

Neolitacumonine

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Neolitsea acuminatissima has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stem bark.

Stem bark

1. Journal of natural products