Oryza coarctata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several regions of South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is widely documented to grow in Bangladesh. It also maintains a significant presence throughout various parts of India. Furthermore, its distribution extends to the neighboring territory of Pakistan. Finally, the species can be found within the Indo-China region, specifically in Myanmar.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Oryza coarctata is characterized by its classification as a geophyte, a growth form that allows it to persist through unfavorable environmental conditions via underground storage organs. As a perennial species often found in coastal or saline habitats, its life cycle involves a strategic reliance on these subterranean structures to survive periods of drought or extreme salinity. The plant's development transitions through various stages of vegetative growth, utilizing its specialized life form to maintain a persistent presence in its niche, even when the aerial parts may be suppressed. This geophytic strategy ensures that the plant can rapidly regenerate and complete its reproductive cycle when seasonal conditions become favorable, facilitating its long-term survival and spread within its specific ecological landscape.

Life form :

geophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Oryza coarctata is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically categorized as a graminoid. This plant is primarily terrestrial in its ecological habit, though it can exist within semiaquatic environments. It functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies, and does not exhibit epiphytic behavior, remaining rooted in the ground. In terms of its structural support, the plant is self-supporting, lacking the climbing mechanisms associated with lianas or vines, and maintains a consistent herbaceous stature throughout its life cycle.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Oryza coarctata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin.

Betulin

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Oryza coarctata has 12 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include AntiHIV, Anticarcinomic, Antifeedant, Antiflu, Antiinflammatory.

AntiHIV

1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

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Antifeedant

1. Dr. Duke

Antiflu

1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

1. Dr. Duke

Antitumor

1. Dr. Duke

Antiviral

1. Dr. Duke

Aphidifuge

1. Dr. Duke

Cytotoxic

1. Dr. Duke

Hypolipemic

1. Dr. Duke