Neonauclea sessilifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Adina thanhoaensis
• Adina sessilifolia
• Nauclea sessilifolia
• Nauclea vestita
• Bancalus sericeus

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Neonauclea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning several key regions across Asia. Within China, it can be found primarily throughout the South-Central territories. Its presence extends into Eastern Asia, specifically documented in Taiwan. In the Indian Subcontinent, the species is located in Assam and across Bangladesh. Furthermore, it inhabits the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Neonauclea sessilifolia is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located well above the ground on aerial shoots. Within this category, its specific life strategy is further refined as a nanophanerophyte, indicating that while it maintains its reproductive and vegetative buds on elevated stems, these structures remain relatively low to the ground, typically not exceeding a few decimeters in height. This phanerophytic habit allows the plant to persist through unfavorable seasonal conditions by protecting its vital buds above the soil surface, ensuring a perennial existence through its specialized structural development.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Neonauclea sessilifolia is characterized by a woody growth form that functions as a self-supporting climber, manifesting as a liana or vine. This plant exhibits a significant vertical reach, with a stature ranging from a minimum height of 7 m to a maximum of 30 m. Although it possesses tree-like structural qualities in its woodiness, it operates as an independent organism rather than a parasite. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial species, establishing its growth habit upon the ground rather than existing as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

30 m

Plant height min:

7 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Neonauclea sessilifolia has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4-DIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID, 4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one,5,7-dihydroxy-2-methyl-, BETA-SITOSTEROL, PAEONOL, Stigmasterol glucoside.

3,4-DIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one,5,7-dihydroxy-2-methyl-

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

PAEONOL

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Stigmasterol glucoside

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

scopoletin

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials