Psiloxylon mauritianum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Fropiera mauritiana

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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 positioned in the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. It is specifically identified by its genus, Psiloxylon, and its species, Psiloxylon mauritianum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Psiloxython mauritianum, possesses a specific and limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is primarily centered within the Western Indian Ocean region. Specifically, this species can be found growing natively on the island of Mauritius. Additionally, its presence extends to the nearby island of Réunion. These two island locations represent the known extent of its natural habitat.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Psiloxylon mauritianum is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems. Within the broader spectrum of its ecological strategies, it specifically functions as a phanerophyte, ensuring its survival through seasonal changes by maintaining its reproductive and vegetative structures on elevated, persistent branches. This life history strategy allows the plant to dominate its specific niche by elevating its photosynthetic and reproductive organs away from ground-level disturbances and herbivory.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Psiloxylon mauritianum is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting climber, which allows it to ascend through various structures. Although it possesses climbing capabilities, it remains an independent organism, functioning as a non-parasite that does not rely on a host for nutrients. In terms of its ecological positioning, it is classified as a terrestrial plant rather than an epiphyte. Furthermore, the structural composition of the plant is notably woody, providing the necessary rigidity for its developmental form.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Psiloxylon mauritianum 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

Psiloxylon mauritianum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Asiatic acid, Corosolic acid, Gallic acid, caffeoylquinic acid, kaempferol.

Asiatic acid

1. Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology

Corosolic acid

1. Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology

Gallic acid

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

caffeoylquinic acid

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

kaempferol

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

quercetin

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Psiloxylon mauritianum has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hypolipidemic.

Antioxidant

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Hypolipidemic

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Psiloxylon mauritianum has 6 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Staphylococcus aureus, amenorrhea, dengue virus, dysentery, infectious diseases.

Staphylococcus aureus

1. Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology

Amenorrhea

1. Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology

Dengue virus

1. Current drug targets

Dysentery

1. Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology

Infectious diseases

1. Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology

Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Psiloxylon mauritianum has 4 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Aqueous Extract, Polyphenol-Rich Extract, aqueous extracts, extract.

Aqueous extract

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Polyphenol-rich extract

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Aqueous extracts

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Extract

1. International journal of molecular sciences