Oxyceros horridus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Solena horrida
• Randia horrida
• Webera siamensis
• Randia pauciflora var. minor
• Gardenia horrida
• Randia longiflora var. horrida
• Randia uncata
• Griffithia siamensis
• Randia siamensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, it is further categorized into the family Rubiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Oxyceros.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found throughout the diverse landscapes of the Indo-China region. Its natural habitat extends across several distinct countries within this geographical area. Specifically, the species can be located in the lush territories of Cambodia and Laos. Furthermore, it is distributed across parts of Myanmar and Thailand. Finally, the plant completes its regional presence within the borders of Vietnam.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Oxyceros horridus is characterized by its specialized growth habit and structural adaptations for its ecological niche. It functions as an obligatory climber, utilizing mechanical support from surrounding vegetation to ascend toward light sources. Despite its climbing nature, the plant is an independent organism in terms of its nutritional requirements, functioning as a non-parasitic species that does not rely on a host for water or nutrients. Furthermore, its life form is strictly terrestrial, establishing itself within the soil substrate rather than adopting an epiphytic existence on other plants.

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Oxyceros horridus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Pseudoginsenoside RP1.

Pseudoginsenoside RP1

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Activities

Oxyceros horridus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.

Analgesic

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