Phanera kockiana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Bauhinia kockiana

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Phanera, making its scientific name Phanera kockiana.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to the diverse tropical regions of the Malesia botanical zone. Its geographical range extends across the island of Borneo, where it thrives in specific habitats. It can also be found throughout the Lesser Sunda Islands and the Malay Peninsula. Furthermore, the species is distributed across the large island of Sumatera. Finally, its presence is documented within the unique landscapes of Sulawesi.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Phanera kockiana is characterized by its growth form as a woody liana, functioning as an obligatory climber that utilizes other structures for support rather than being self-supporting. While it displays characteristics of a tree in its structural complexity, it specifically develops as a large, woody vine capable of reaching a maximum plant height of 30 meters. As a terrestrial plant, it grows in soil rather than as an epiphyte, establishing a robust presence within its habitat through its extensive woody development.

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

30 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Phanera kockiana is characterized by a metabolic framework centered on the C3 photosynthetic pathway, a trait typical of many woody dicotyledonous species within the Fabaceae family. In this process, carbon fixation is initiated by the enzyme Rubisco, which catalyzes the carboxylation of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate to form two molecules of 3-phosphoglycerate. This pathway relies on the efficient uptake of atmospheric CO2 through stomatal pores, where the gas is dissolved into the mesophyll cells to fuel the Calvin cycle. The plant's energy acquisition strategy is optimized for environments where water availability and moderate temperatures allow for the direct fixation of carbon without the specialized anatomical adaptations found in C4 or CAM metabolism. Consequently, the physiological efficiency of Phanera kockiana is closely tied to its ability to balance gas exchange and transpiration, maintaining a steady rate of biomass production through standard C3 carbon assimilation.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Phanera kockiana has 2 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 flower, stem.

Flower

1. Applied biochemistry and biotechnology

Stem

1. Applied biochemistry and biotechnology

Chemicals

Phanera kockiana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid.

Flavonoid

1. Applied biochemistry and biotechnology

Activities

Phanera kockiana has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.

Antibacterial

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Antioxidant

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Preparations

Phanera kockiana has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extracts.

Aqueous extracts

1. Applied biochemistry and biotechnology