Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across various regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the lush landscapes of Assam and throughout the nation of India. Additionally, its presence extends into the neighboring country of Bangladesh. The species is also documented within the rugged terrains of the East Himalaya. Finally, its geographical range includes the mountainous regions of Nepal.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis is characterized by its specific distribution across varying altitudinal gradients, primarily occupying montane or sub-montane landscapes. This species thrives within a defined elevational range, establishing itself at altitudes as low as 200 m AMSL and extending up to a maximum elevation of 1100 m AMSL. This vertical distribution suggests an adaptation to specific temperature regimes and moisture availability found within these middle-elevation zones, which likely dictate the availability of its required microhabitats and soil compositions.

Elevational range max:

1100 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

200 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically presenting as a shrub. This plant functions as a terrestrial organism rather than an epiphyte, establishing itself firmly in the soil. While it possesses a structural complexity typical of shrubs, its growth habit is defined as self-supporting, meaning it does not rely on external structures as an obligatory or facultative climber to maintain its upright posture.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis 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 leaf.

Leaf

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Chemicals

Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin.

Betulin

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis has 12 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include AntiHIV, Anticarcinomic, Antifeedant, Antiflu, Antiinflammatory.

AntiHIV

1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

1. Dr. Duke

Antifeedant

1. Dr. Duke

Antiflu

1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

1. Dr. Duke

Antitumor

1. Dr. Duke

Antiviral

1. Dr. Duke

Aphidifuge

1. Dr. Duke

Cytotoxic

1. Dr. Duke

Hypolipemic

1. Dr. Duke

Preparations