Pterospermum xylocarpum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the specific geographical region of the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural distribution is most notably concentrated in the country of India. Within this territory, it thrives in certain ecological niches that support its growth. Consequently, its presence is a characteristic feature of the local flora in this part of South Asia. Understanding this limited range is essential for studying its natural habitat and conservation needs.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Pterospermum xylocarpum is characterized by its growth habit as a woody climber, specifically functioning as a liana or vine. Within its developmental patterns, it exhibits a self-supporting nature, categorized as a self-supporting climber under both liana and vine classifications. In terms of its climbing mechanics, the plant demonstrates a self-supporting modality, which can be further differentiated into obligatory or facultative tendencies depending on the environmental support available.

Climber :

self-supporting

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Pterospermum xylocarpum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin.

Betulin

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Pterospermum xylocarpum has 12 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include AntiHIV, Anticarcinomic, Antifeedant, Antiflu, Antiinflammatory.

AntiHIV

1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

1. Dr. Duke

Antifeedant

1. Dr. Duke

Antiflu

1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

1. Dr. Duke

Antitumor

1. Dr. Duke

Antiviral

1. Dr. Duke

Aphidifuge

1. Dr. Duke

Cytotoxic

1. Dr. Duke

Hypolipemic

1. Dr. Duke