Ochna obtusata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pleopetalum obtusatum
• Discladium obtusatum
• Polythecium kingii
• Ochna cordata
• Pleopetalum leschenaultii
• Diporidium cordatum
• Ochna grandiflora
• Polythecium thwaitesii
• Polythecium cordatum
• Ochna squarrosa var. cordata
• Polythecium discolor
• Pleopetalum gaudichaudii

Sources: Wikidata

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 Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Ochnaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Ochna.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing naturally across the diverse landscapes of India and Bangladesh. Its presence also extends to the hilly terrains of Nepal and the tropical regions of Assam. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit the island nation of Sri Lanka. Collectively, these locations define the primary geographical range of this medicinal species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Ochna obtusata is characterized by its growth habit as a climbing plant, exhibiting both liana and vine tendencies. It functions as a self-supporting climber, possessing the structural integrity to maintain its posture without external assistance, while also demonstrating the ability to act as a facultative or obligatory climber depending on the environmental context. This dual capacity for self-support and climbing allows the plant to navigate its habitat effectively through its specialized vegetative structure.

Climber :

self-supporting

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Ochna obtusata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Terpenoids.

Flavonoids

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Terpenoids

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Activities

Ochna obtusata has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticholinesterase, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.

Anticholinesterase

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Antidiabetic

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Antioxidant

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Preparations