Radermachera xylocarpa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Spathodea xylocarpa
• Stereospermum xylocarpum
• Tecoma xylocarpa
• Bignonia xylocarpa

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Bignoniaceae and falls under the genus Radermachera.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Radermachera xylocarpa, exhibits a specific geographical range within the Asian continent. Its primary distribution is centered within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, it can be found growing naturally throughout various regions of India. This localized presence indicates that the species is well-adapted to the particular environmental conditions found in this area. Consequently, its habitat is closely linked to the diverse ecosystems present across the Indian landscape.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Radermachera xylocarpa is characterized by its classification as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, its regenerative buds are located high above the ground on woody stems, a structural adaptation that defines its life form. The species exhibits a deciduous nature, meaning it undergoes a seasonal shedding of its foliage, which plays a critical role in its physiological cycle and environmental interaction. This combination of a long-lived perennial lifecycle, a phanerophyte growth habit, and deciduous leaf patterns dictates its long-term survival and developmental strategies within its natural habitat.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Radermachera xylocarpa is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically developing into a tree. It is a self-supporting plant that does not function as a climber or a liana, nor does it exhibit parasitic or epiphytic behavior, as it maintains an independent and terrestrial existence. Reaching an average height of approximately 8 m, the plant's structure is defined by its robust, woody composition suited for its terrestrial habitat.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

8 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Radermachera xylocarpa is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation process and metabolic efficiency within its natural habitat. As a plant utilizing the C3 pathway, it undergoes the Calvin cycle directly within the mesophyll cells, relying on the enzyme RuBisCO for initial carbon assimilation. Furthermore, this species does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the specialized symbiotic relationships with diazotrophic bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms, and instead depends on the uptake of nitrogenous compounds from the soil through its root system.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Radermachera xylocarpa 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 stem.

Stem

1. Acta poloniae pharmaceutica

Chemicals

Radermachera xylocarpa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alpha-Lapachone, lapachol.

alpha-Lapachone

1. Acta poloniae pharmaceutica

lapachol

1. Acta poloniae pharmaceutica

Preparations

Radermachera xylocarpa has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Chloroform extract of the powdered stem bark.

Chloroform extract of the powdered stem bark

1. Acta poloniae pharmaceutica