Pseudocaryopteris foetida

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Caryopteris foetida
• Caryopteris grata
• Caryopteris paniculata
• Callicarpa martini
• Callicarpa vansteenisii
• Clerodendrum foetidum
• Clerodendrum gratum
• Callicarpa esquirolii
• Vitex sexdentata
• Pseudocaryopteris paniculata

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Pseudocaryopteris foetida, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is further classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Lamiales. Finally, it resides in the family Lamiaceae and is categorized under the genus Pseudocaryopteris.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across parts of East and South Asia. In China, it can be found specifically within the South-Central and Southeast regions. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is noted in the state of Assam. It is also documented to grow within the borders of Bangladesh. Finally, its range extends into the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Pseudocaryopteris foetida is characterized by its adaptability to a wide range of altitudinal gradients within its native habitat. This species thrives across a significant vertical span, occurring at elevations ranging from a minimum of 300 m AMSL to a maximum of 2800 m AMSL. This broad elevational distribution suggests that the plant is capable of tolerating diverse microclimates, from the warmer, potentially more humid lowland environments to the cooler, more temperate high-altitude zones. Such a diverse range indicates a high level of ecological plasticity, allowing it to occupy various niches within different mountain ecosystems and respond to the varying temperature and moisture regimes associated with shifting altitudes.

Elevational range max:

2800 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

300 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Pseudocaryopteris foetida is characterized by its distinct growth strategies, primarily functioning as a phanerophyte, where its perennating buds are located well above the ground level. In certain ecological contexts or specific developmental stages, it may also exhibit characteristics of a nanophanerophyte, maintaining its buds at a very low height just above the substrate. This life form allows the species to navigate its specific environmental niche, utilizing its elevated bud structure to endure seasonal fluctuations and environmental stressors while ensuring its continued survival and regeneration within its habitat.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Pseudocaryopteris foetida is characterized by a woody growth form that primarily presents as a shrub. As an independent organism, it does not function as a parasite and maintains a terrestrial existence rather than growing as an epiphyte. In terms of its climbing habit, the plant is categorized as self-supporting, meaning it possesses the structural integrity to maintain its position without relying on external hosts for physical support.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Pseudocaryopteris foetida 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. Saudi journal of biological sciences

Chemicals

Pseudocaryopteris foetida has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, Tannin.

Flavonoid

1. Saudi journal of biological sciences

Tannin

1. Saudi journal of biological sciences

Preparations

Pseudocaryopteris foetida has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude methanolic extract, crude methanolic extracts, fractions.

Crude methanolic extract

1. Saudi journal of biological sciences

Crude methanolic extracts

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Fractions

1. Saudi journal of biological sciences