Poikilospermum
Poikilospermum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Poikilospermum, is a diverse genus of flowering plants belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Found primarily in tropical regions, these species are distinguished by their unique leaf patterns and botanical structures. They play a significant role in forest ecosystems and hold potential interest for ethnobotanical research.
- Family
- Urticaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Balansaephytum · Conocephalopsis
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
PoikilospermumSynonyms
- Balansaephytum
- Conocephalopsis
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 Rosalales, it is classified under the family Urticaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Poikilospermum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Urticaceae |
| Genus | Poikilospermum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is noted within the South-Central regions as well as the high-altitude areas of Tibet. The species also extends into Eastern Asia, specifically documented in Taiwan. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the plant can be found growing in the state of Assam. Additionally, its range reaches into the neighboring territory of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Tibet |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Poikilospermum has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Drug design, development and therapy
Antioxidant
- Drug design, development and therapy