Pittosporum tetraspermum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Pittosporaceae and the genus Pittosporum. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the species name Pittosporum tetraspremum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India. It also maintains a presence throughout the island nation of Sri Lanka. Moving toward the Indo-China region, the species extends its reach into Vietnam. Consequently, its distribution spans diverse territories from South Asia to Southeast Asia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Pittosporum tetraspermum is characterized by its distinct growth habit as a climbing plant. It functions as a self-supporting liana and vine, demonstrating a growth pattern that can be classified as both an obligatory and facultative self-supporting climber. This structural adaptability allows the plant to navigate its environment through various climbing mechanisms, utilizing its stem architecture to ascend and support its weight without the need for external hosts.

Climber :

self-supporting

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Pittosporum tetraspermum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isosteviol.

Isosteviol

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Activities

Pittosporum tetraspermum has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antioxidant.

Antibacterial

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Anticancer

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Antifungal

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Antioxidant

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Conditions

Pittosporum tetraspermum has 7 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans, E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus.

Aspergillus niger

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Candida albicans

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

E. coli

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Klebsiella pneumoniae

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Staphylococcus aureus

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Staphylococcus epidermidis

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Infectious diseases

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Preparations

Pittosporum tetraspermum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude ethyl acetate extract.

Crude ethyl acetate extract

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM