Neolitsea daibuensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Laurales, it falls under the family Lauraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Neolitsea, specifically the species Neolitsea daibuensis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Neolitsea daibuensis, possesses a very specific and restricted geographical range. It is found exclusively within the region of Eastern Asia. More specifically, its natural habitat is limited to the island of Taiwan. This localized distribution suggests that the species may be endemic to this particular area. Consequently, the plant's survival is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions found within the Taiwanese landscape.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Neolitsea daibuensis is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to maintain its presence within its ecosystem over multiple growing seasons. As a long-lived woody plant, it does not follow the rapid turnover of annuals or the transitional phase of biennials, but instead invests energy into sustained structural growth and long-term survival. This perennial lifecycle enables the plant to establish a stable physiological foundation, facilitating repeated reproductive cycles and consistent participation in the local nutrient and carbon cycles over many years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Neolitsea daibuensis is characterized by its growth form as a tree, exhibiting a robust and perennial structure. As a woody species, it possesses a lignified stem system that provides the necessary mechanical strength for its development. While some members of related taxa may exhibit climbing tendencies, this specific plant is categorized as self-supporting, meaning it maintains its upright posture through its own structural integrity without the need for external support or climbing mechanisms.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Neolitsea daibuensis is characterized by specific morphological dimensions of its foliage that facilitate its metabolic and photosynthetic processes. The leaf structure exhibits a controlled range of development, with leaf lengths typically measuring a mean of 5.5 cm, though individual specimens fluctuate between a minimum of 4.5 cm and a maximum of 6.5 cm. This longitudinal variation is complemented by a distinct width profile, where leaf width ranges from a minimum of 1.5 cm to a maximum of 2.5 cm. These precise leaf dimensions play a crucial role in the plant's surface area optimization, influencing its transpiration rates and light interception efficiency within its natural habitat.

Leaf length max:

6.5 cm

Leaf length mean:

5.5 cm

Leaf length min:

4.5 cm

Leaf width max:

2.5 cm

Leaf width min:

1.5 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Neolitsea daibuensis 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 leaf.

Leaf

1. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Neolitsea daibuensis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-O-desmethyl-phomentrioloxin, Caulibysin A, Caulibysin B, Caulivotrioloxin A, Diapopyrone.

3-O-desmethyl-phomentrioloxin

1. Phytochemistry

Caulibysin A

1. Phytochemistry

Caulibysin B

1. Phytochemistry

Caulivotrioloxin A

1. Phytochemistry

Diapopyrone

1. Phytochemistry

Conditions

Neolitsea daibuensis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include melanoma.

Melanoma

1. Phytochemistry