Pterolobium macropterum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Pterolobium sinense
• Pterolobium indicum var. macropterum

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 and the genus Pterolobium. Specifically, its scientific name is Pterolobium macropterum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. It is also found in the Indian Subcontinent, specifically inhabiting the East Himalaya region. Additionally, the species extends into the Indo-China territory, including the Andaman Islands. Together, these locations highlight a broad distribution through tropical and subtropical landscapes.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Pterolobium macropterum is characterized by a highly specific altitudinal niche, as it is documented to inhabit a precise elevational range of 1300 m AMSL. This restricted vertical distribution suggests that the species is adapted to specific environmental parameters, such as temperature gradients, atmospheric pressure, and humidity levels, that are unique to this particular altitude. Such a specialized elevational profile often implies a narrow ecological tolerance, where the plant's survival and reproductive success are closely tied to the stable climatic conditions found at this exact level above mean sea level.

Elevational range max:

1300 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Pterolobium macropterum is characterized by its specialized growth habits and structural form. It functions as an obligatory climber, relying on external structures for vertical ascent to reach sunlight. Regarding its growth form, the plant is classified under the category of "other," distinguishing it from typical herbs, shrubs, or trees due to its specialized climbing architecture. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial plant, establishing its root system within the soil rather than growing as an epiphyte.

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

other

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Pterolobium macropterum has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, root.

Fruit

1. Beilstein journal of organic chemistry

Root

1. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Pterolobium macropterum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Sucutinirane C.

Sucutinirane C

1. Phytochemistry

Preparations

Pterolobium macropterum has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include roots.

Roots

1. Phytochemistry