Polyalthia evecta

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Unona evecta
• Polyalthia evecta var. attopeuensis
• Unona evecta var. attopeuensis
• Unona evecta var. baochianensis
• Polyalthia evecta var. baochianensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Polyalthia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed throughout the Indo-China region. Within this expansive area, it can be found growing in the tropical landscapes of Cambodia. Its natural habitat also extends into the diverse ecosystems of Laos. Furthermore, the species is widely documented across various parts of Thailand. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes the forested terrains of Vietnam.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Polyalthia evecta is characterized by its distinct growth habit as a woody climber. Specifically, it functions as a self-supporting liana or vine, exhibiting a growth pattern that allows it to ascend and stabilize itself within its ecosystem. In terms of its climbing mechanism, the plant is classified as self-supporting, meaning it possesses the structural integrity to maintain its form through its own vegetative development without being strictly reliant on external hosts for basic structural stability, though it utilizes its climbing nature to reach higher light intensities.

Climber :

self-supporting

Reproduction

The reproduction of Polyalthia evecta is characterized by the development of specific fruit and seed structures essential for its life cycle. The plant produces fruit that is categorized by a fleshy texture, distinguishing it from dry-fruited species within its genus. Within these fruits, the seeds are produced with a highly consistent morphology; the seed volume remains uniform throughout the population, with a minimum, maximum, and mean volume all measured at exactly 260 mm³. This uniformity in seed size suggests a stabilized reproductive strategy aimed at maintaining consistent nutrient reserves for each developing embryo.

Fruit dryness :

fleshy

Seed volume max:

260 mm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Polyalthia evecta 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 root.

Root

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Polyalthia evecta has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-(2-furyl)pentacosa-7,9-diyne, 19-(2-furyl)nonadeca-5,7-diynoic acid, 19-(2-furyl)nonadeca-5-ynoic acid.

1-(2-furyl)pentacosa-7,9-diyne

1. Journal of natural products

19-(2-furyl)nonadeca-5,7-diynoic acid

1. Journal of natural products

19-(2-furyl)nonadeca-5-ynoic acid

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Polyalthia evecta has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 50% ethanolic extracts.

50% ethanolic extracts

1. Fitoterapia