Psychotria prainii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Cephaelis siamica
• Psychotria siamica

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Psychotria prainii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Gentianaales. Furthermore, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family and is situated within the genus Psychotria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is documented in both the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species also extends into the Indo-China peninsula, where it can be found in Laos. Furthermore, it is widely distributed throughout the neighboring countries of Thailand and Vietnam. Together, these locations define the specific natural range of Psychotria prainii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Psychotria prainii is characterized by its distinct growth strategies and structural classifications within its ecosystem. This species exhibits a dual capacity for survival and architectural development, functioning primarily as a phanerophyte, which allows it to maintain its persistent buds well above the soil surface during unfavorable conditions. Additionally, its life cycle incorporates elements of a nanophanerophyte, indicating a specialized growth habit where the plant can maintain small, woody structures that remain relatively close to the ground or within a low-growth canopy layer. This combination of life forms enables the plant to navigate varying environmental stresses, ensuring long-term persistence through its elevated bud protection and versatile structural adaptations.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Psychotria prainii is characterized by its growth habit and structural composition, functioning as a self-supporting climber that utilizes its physical structure to ascend. It is an independent organism, meaning it does not function as a parasite, and it maintains a terrestrial existence rather than growing as an epiphyte. Furthermore, the plant exhibits significant woodiness, possessing a woody stem structure that provides the necessary rigidity for its climbing lifestyle.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Psychotria prainii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Asperuloside, Asperulosidic acid.

Asperuloside

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Asperulosidic acid

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Preparations

Psychotria prainii has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanol extract of Psychotria prainii aerial parts.

Ethanol extract of psychotria prainii aerial parts

1. Natural product research