Phoebe bournei

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Phoebe blepharopus
• Persea bournei
• Phoebe acuminata
• Machilus bournei

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Laurales, and the family Lauraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Phoebe as Phoebe bournei.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Phoebe bournei, exhibits a specific geographical range within East Asia. Its distribution is primarily centered within the various regions of China. Specifically, it can be found growing in the South-Central part of the country. The species is also documented to inhabit the coastal areas of China Southeast. Additionally, its presence extends to the tropical island province of Hainan.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Phoebe bournei is characterized by its status as a perennial species, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons and maintains its structural presence in the ecosystem over a long duration. As a long-lived woody plant, it does not follow the rapid cycle of annuals or the transitional phase of biennials, but rather invests energy into sustained growth and structural development. Throughout its extended lifespan, the plant undergoes continuous developmental stages, transitioning from seedling establishment to mature canopy integration, where it contributes to the long-term stability of its habitat. This perennial nature allows it to withstand seasonal fluctuations and participate in long-term ecological processes, such as stable carbon sequestration and the gradual maturation of its reproductive structures over many years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Phoebe bournei is characterized by its stature as a woody tree, exhibiting a self-supporting growth habit. This species typically reaches a significant height, with measurements ranging from a minimum of 15 m to a maximum of 20 m, maintaining an average plant height of approximately 17.5 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

20 m

Plant height mean:

17.5 m

Plant height min:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiological profile of Phoebe bournei is characterized by specific morphological dimensions and structural density parameters. The foliage exhibits a distinct range in leaf size, with leaf lengths typically averaging 10 cm, though they can vary from a minimum of 7 cm to a maximum of 13 cm. Correspondingly, the leaf width is relatively narrow, ranging from a minimum of 2 cm to a maximum of 3 cm. In terms of structural composition, the plant possesses a stem specific density (SSD) with a mean value of 562 mg/cm³, reflecting the internal cellular arrangement and mass distribution within its woody tissues.

Leaf length max:

13 cm

Leaf length mean:

10 cm

Leaf length min:

7 cm

Leaf width max:

3 cm

Leaf width min:

2 cm

Stem specific density (SSD) mean:

562 mg/cm³

Reproduction

The reproduction of Phoebe bournei is characterized by the development of inflorescences that vary in size, ranging from a minimum length of 0.03 m to a maximum length of 0.07 m. Following successful pollination, the plant produces fruits with distinct morphological dimensions. The fruit length exhibits variability, with measurements ranging from a minimum of 1.1 cm to a maximum of 1.5 cm, maintaining an average length of approximately 1.3 cm. Similarly, the fruit width fluctuates between a minimum of 0.6 cm and a maximum of 0.7 cm, resulting in a mean fruit width of 0.65 cm.

Fruit length max:

1.5 cm

Fruit length mean:

1.3 cm

Fruit length min:

1.1 cm

Fruit width max:

0.7 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.65 cm

Fruit width min:

0.6 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.07 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.03 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Phoebe bournei 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. Genomics

Chemicals

Phoebe bournei has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bicyclogermacrene, Copaene, Sesquiterpene.

Bicyclogermacrene

1. Genomics

Copaene

1. Genomics

Sesquiterpene

1. Genomics

Preparations

Phoebe bournei has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oils (Eos).

Essential oils (eos)

1. Genomics