Pseudostreblus indica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Streblus indicus

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Rosales and part of the family Moraeaecae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Pseudostreblus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is documented within the Indo-China region, particularly in Cambodia. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse subtropical environments.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Pseudostreblus indicus is characterized by specific altitudinal preferences within its natural habitat. This species is typically found across a specialized elevational range, with its distribution spanning from a minimum altitude of 650 m AMSL to a maximum of 400 m AMSL, resulting in a calculated elevational range mean of 525 m AMSL.

Elevational range max:

400 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

525 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

650 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Pseudostreblus indicus is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons and maintain a stable presence within its ecological niche. Structurally, the plant is classified as a phanerophyte, specifically exhibiting the traits of a phanerophyte in both its primary and secondary life form classifications, which indicates that its perennating buds are elevated well above the ground surface on woody stems or branches. This life history strategy enables the plant to survive adverse seasonal conditions by protecting its vital reproductive and vegetative buds through elevated growth forms.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Pseudostreblus indicus is characterized by its stature as a large, woody tree that can reach an average plant height of approximately 15 meters. As a terrestrial species, it maintains an independent existence, functioning as a non-parasitic organism rather than an obligate or facultative parasite. In terms of its structural habit, the plant is classified as a self-supporting tree, meaning it does not possess the climbing tendencies of a liana or vine, nor does it function as an epiphyte, remaining firmly rooted in a terrestrial environment.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Pseudostreblus indicus is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its metabolic processes and carbon fixation efficiency. The vegetative morphology is defined by its foliar structure, where the leaves exhibit significant dimensional variation. The leaf length typically averages 11 cm, with individual measurements ranging from a minimum of 7 cm to a maximum of 15 cm. Complementing this, the leaf width shows a mean value of 3.25 cm, fluctuating between a minimum width of 2.5 cm and a maximum width of 4 cm. These morphological traits, combined with its specific photosynthetic mechanism, underpin the plant's physiological adaptations and resource acquisition strategies.

Leaf length max:

15 cm

Leaf length mean:

11 cm

Leaf length min:

7 cm

Leaf width max:

4 cm

Leaf width mean:

3.25 cm

Leaf width min:

2.5 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Pseudostreblus indicus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins.

Coumarins

1. Phytochemistry