Paris vaniotii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Paris lihengiana
• Paris axialis
• Paris variabilis
• Paris axialis var. rubra
• Paris undulata
• Paris guizhouensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Liliales, falling into the family Melanthiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Paris.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range primarily located within East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is noted across the South-Central regions of the country. Furthermore, the species can be found distributed throughout China Southeast. Its habitat extends beyond Chinese borders into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, the plant is documented to grow within the country of Myanmar.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Paris vaniotii is characterized by its classification as a cryptophyte, a strategy that allows it to survive unfavorable environmental conditions by protecting its vital organs underground. Specifically, it functions as a geophyte, utilizing specialized underground storage organs to persist through periods of dormancy or seasonal stress. This life cycle pattern ensures that the plant can regenerate effectively from its subterranean structures, enabling it to emerge and complete its reproductive cycle when favorable moisture and temperature conditions are met.

Life form :

geophyte

Life form :

cryptophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Paris vaniotii is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting climber, meaning it does not rely on external structures for mechanical support through obligate or facultative climbing mechanisms. It functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite, maintaining its own metabolic processes without the need for a host. Furthermore, this species is strictly terrestrial in its ecological positioning, rather than functioning as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Paris vaniotii has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Parisvanioside A, Parisvanioside B, Parisvanioside C, Parisvanioside D, Parisvanioside E.

Parisvanioside A

1. Steroids

Parisvanioside B

1. Steroids

Parisvanioside C

1. Steroids

Parisvanioside D

1. Steroids

Parisvanioside E

1. Steroids

Saponins

1. Journal of analytical methods in chemistry