Paralasianthus hainanensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Saprosma merrillii
• Lasianthus hainanensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered within the Gentianales and belongs to the family Rubiaceae. Finally, it is placed in the genus Paralasianthus as the species Paralasianthus hainanensis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is recognized for its highly specific and restricted geographical range. It is found exclusively within the territory of China. More specifically, its natural habitat is limited to the island province of Hainan. This localized distribution suggests that the species may be endemic to this particular tropical region. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions found only in Hainan.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Paralasianthus hainanensis is characterized by its distinct growth strategies and structural classifications within its natural habitat. Based on its morphological development and survival mechanisms, the species exhibits a dual classification of life forms, functioning primarily as a phanerophyte, which indicates that its stem or shoot system remains above the ground level during unfavorable seasons. Additionally, it displays characteristics consistent with being a nanophanerophyte, a specific subset of phanerophytes where the plant maintains a relatively short stature while still keeping its reproductive and vegetative organs elevated above the soil surface. This life history pattern suggests an evolutionary adaptation to its specific ecological niche, allowing it to navigate seasonal environmental changes while maintaining its structural integrity above the substrate.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Paralasianthus hainanenensis is characterized by a woody growth habit, providing a robust structural framework for its development. As a plant that utilizes a self-supporting climbing mechanism, it possesses the inherent structural integrity to ascend and maintain its position within its habitat. It functions as an independent organism, meaning it does not exhibit parasitic behavior toward host plants, and it maintains a terrestrial lifestyle rather than living as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Paralasianthus hainanensis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Stem

1. Natural product research
2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Paralasianthus hainanensis has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,3,5-Trimethoxybenzene, 1,7-Dihydroxy-2-methylanthraquinone, Daucosterol, ISOVANILLIN, SYRINGIC ACID.

1,3,5-Trimethoxybenzene

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

1,7-Dihydroxy-2-methylanthraquinone

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Daucosterol

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

ISOVANILLIN

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

SYRINGIC ACID

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Sitosterol

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

betulinic acid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

p-Hydroxybenzoic acid

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Paralasianthus hainanensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extract.

Ethanol extract

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)