Pterolobium hexapetalum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pterolobium insigne
• Cantuffa indica
• Pterolobium indicum
• Cantuffa lacerans
• Caesalpinia lacerans
• Pterolobium lacerans
• Cantuffa hexapetala
• Cantuffa macrophylla
• Reichardia hexapetala
• Reichardia pentapetala

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Pterolobium, where it is identified as Pterolobium hexapetalum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of India. Its presence is also noted in the neighboring country of Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species extends into the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya. Finally, its range reaches into the Indo-China region, specifically within Myanmar.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Pterolobium hexapetalum is characterized by a highly specific altitudinal niche, as the species is documented to inhabit a precise elevation of 1100 m AMSL. This narrow elevational range, with both its minimum and maximum recorded limits meeting at 1100 m AMSL, suggests a specialized adaptation to the unique microclimatic conditions, such as specific temperature gradients, atmospheric pressure, and moisture levels, found exclusively at this height. Such high levels of niche specialization often indicate that the plant is finely tuned to the particular soil compositions and light availability present within this specific montane or sub-montane stratum.

Elevational range max:

1100 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Pterolobium hexapetalum is characterized by its distinct growth habit and ecological positioning. It functions as an obligatory climber, relying on external structures for vertical ascent rather than being self-supporting or facultative. In terms of its growth form, the plant is classified under the category of other, distinguishing it from standard herbs, shrubs, or trees. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial species, establishing its primary root system and biological functions within the soil rather than acting as an obligate or facultative epiphyte.

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

other

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Pterolobium hexapetalum 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

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Chemicals

Pterolobium hexapetalum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CATECHIN, Flavonoids, RUTIN, caffeic acid, naringenin.

CATECHIN

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Flavonoids

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RUTIN

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caffeic acid

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naringenin

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quercetin

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Conditions

Pterolobium hexapetalum has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include wounds.

Wounds

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Preparations

Pterolobium hexapetalum has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extract of leaves.

Methanol extract of leaves

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