Phyllanthus poilanei

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Phyllanthodendron poilanei
• Glochidion poilanei
• Phyllanthus lignulatus var. tonkinensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and the family Phyllanthaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Phyllanthus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is specifically native to the Indo-China region. Within this broad geographical area, its presence is notably recorded in Vietnam. The species appears to have a very restricted natural range. Because of this localized occurrence, it is considered an endemic element of the Vietnamese landscape. Understanding this specific distribution is essential for the conservation of the species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Phyllanthus poilanei is characterized by its specific growth strategies and structural adaptations, functioning primarily as a phanerophyte, which indicates that its perennating buds are located well above the ground level. Within this classification, its developmental patterns can also align with a nanophanerophyte life form, suggesting a relatively low-growing woody habit where the buds remain slightly elevated. This botanical structure allows the plant to navigate its ecological niche by maintaining its regenerative organs above the soil surface, ensuring survival through seasonal shifts and environmental stresses. Through these life forms, the plant establishes a persistent presence in its habitat, utilizing its elevated bud placement to facilitate continuous growth and reproductive cycles.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Phyllanthus poilanei is characterized by its specialized growth habit and structural composition. It functions as an obligatory climber, utilizing external supports to ascend toward light sources. Despite its climbing nature, the plant is an independent organism rather than a parasite, maintaining its own nutritional processes without relying on a host for sustenance. It is a terrestrial species, growing in soil rather than living as an epiphyte. Structurally, the plant exhibits woody characteristics, possessing a lignified stem that provides the necessary rigidity and support for its climbing lifestyle.

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Phyllanthus poilanei has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Phyllanthusmin C, Phyllanthusmin D.

Phyllanthusmin C

1. Journal of natural products

Phyllanthusmin D

1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Phyllanthus poilanei has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Journal of natural products