Polyalthia obliqua

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Phaeanthus lanceolatus
• Polyalthia consanguinea
• Polyalthia lopadantha
• Polyalthia subsessilifolia
• Polyalthia similis
• Polyalthia consanguinea var. laichauensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, it is specifically situated in the family Annonaceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement in the genus Polyalthia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several key regions across Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted in the tropical Hainan province. The Indian subcontinent hosts various populations, ranging from the lush landscapes of Assam to the diverse environments of the East Himalaya. Furthermore, it can be found extensively throughout Bangladesh within the same subcontinent. Finally, its range extends into the Indo-China region, specifically documented in Vietnam.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Polyalthia obliqua is characterized by a growth form that primarily manifests as a tree, though it exhibits characteristics consistent with being a self-supporting liana or vine. Regarding its climbing nature, it functions as a self-supporting plant, categorized under both self-supporting and facultative climbing traits. The structure is distinctly woody in its woodiness, providing a sturdy framework for its development. In terms of physical dimensions, the plant reaches a maximum height of approximately 10 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

10 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Polyalthia obliqua 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. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Polyalthia obliqua has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Friedelin, Stigmasta-4-en-3,6-dione, berberine.

Friedelin

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Stigmasta-4-en-3,6-dione

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

berberine

1. Natural product research