Porpax filiformis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Conchidium filiforme
• Eria filiformis
• Eria dalzellii
• Porpax dalzellii
• Eria dalzellii var. fimbriata
• Pinalia microchilos
• Dendrobium dalzellii

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 Asparagales, it is classified under the family Orchidaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Porpax, with the species name filiformis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Porpax filiformis, exhibits a very specific and limited range of occurrence. Its geographical distribution is primarily centered within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, the species is documented to grow naturally within the borders of India. Because it is found in such a localized manner, it is considered an endemic element of the regional flora. Understanding this restricted habitat is essential for the conservation of the species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Porpa x filiformis is characterized by its specialized growth habit, functioning as a climber that is classified as self-supporting. While it exhibits climbing tendencies, it does not rely on host structures for its primary structural integrity in the same manner as strictly twining vines. Furthermore, the plant is characterized as an independent organism in terms of its nutritional requirements, meaning it does not function as a parasite on other living hosts. However, it demonstrates a distinct ecological niche as an obligatory epiphyte, meaning its life cycle and physical positioning are fundamentally tied to growing upon other plants or structures to access necessary environmental conditions.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

obligatory

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Porpax filiformis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ayapin, Confusarin, Crepidatin, Physcion, Rhein.

Ayapin

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Confusarin

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Crepidatin

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Physcion

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Rhein

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

fimbriatone

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

n-octacostyl ferulate

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Activities

Porpax filiformis has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antitumor.

Anticancer

1. Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences

Antitumor

1. Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences

Preparations

Porpax filiformis has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include basal medium, crude extract, hormone enriched medium.

Basal medium

1. Physiology and molecular biology of plants : an international journal of functional plant biology

Crude extract

1. Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences

Hormone enriched medium

1. Physiology and molecular biology of plants : an international journal of functional plant biology