Phaeanthus ophthalmicus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Polyalthia macropoda
• Phaeanthus ebracteolatus
• Monoon macropodum
• Uvaria ophthalmica
• Uvaria ebracteolata
• Phaeanthus cumingii
• Phaeanthus macropodus var. mollifolius
• Phaeanthus pubescens
• Phaeanthus nitidus
• Phaeanthus nigrescens
• Phaeanthus crassipetalus var. papuanus
• Guatteria macropoda
• Phaeanthus macropodus
• Phaeanthus schefferi

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Phaeanthus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to the diverse tropical regions within the Malesia botanical zone. Its distribution includes the large island of Borneo, where it thrives in humid environments. It can also be found scattered throughout the Lesser Sunda Islands. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the Malay Peninsula and the Maluku archipelago. Finally, its geographical range encompasses the various islands of the Philippines.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Phaeanthus ophthalmicus is characterized by its woody structure and diverse growth habits. It primarily manifests as a woody plant, exhibiting a growth form that can be categorized as either a shrub or a tree depending on environmental conditions. The species functions as a climber, demonstrating self-supporting capabilities through its liana and vine-like growth patterns, which can be described as both obligatory and facultative. Furthermore, it is classified as a terrestrial organism rather than an epiphyte, establishing its primary presence on the ground.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Phaeanthus ophthalmicus is characterized by the production of seeds that exhibit high levels of uniformity in their physical dimensions. The reproductive output of this species is defined by a consistent seed mass, which maintains a mean value of 0.3 g. This stability is further evidenced by the lack of variance in its weight distribution, as both the maximum and minimum recorded seed mass values are strictly 0.3 g. This precise measurement indicates a highly standardized seed development process within the plant's reproductive cycle.

Seed mass mean:

0.3 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

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

Stem

1. Planta medica

Chemicals

Phaeanthus ophthalmicus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Tetrandrine.

(+)-Tetrandrine

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Phaeanthus ophthalmicus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.

Antibacterial

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Phaeanthus ophthalmicus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include bacterial conjunctivitis.

Bacterial conjunctivitis

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Phaeanthus ophthalmicus has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stem barks.

Stem barks

1. Planta medica