Rhamnus pentapomica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Sageretia horridissima
• Rhamnus horridissima

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, it is further categorized under the family Rhamnaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Rhamnus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning parts of Western Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Within Western Asia, it can be found growing in the country of Afghanistan. Its distribution also extends into the Indian subcontinent, specifically within the territory of Pakistan. Additionally, the species is located throughout the West Himalaya region. These distinct areas define the natural habitat where the plant is known to thrive.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Rhamnus pentapomica is characterized by its specific preference for montane environments, where it thrives within a defined altitudinal corridor. This species is primarily distributed across mid-to-high altitude terrains, occupying an elevational range that begins at 1000 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 2100 m AMSL. This vertical distribution suggests that the plant is adapted to the distinct climatic conditions found in these mountain belts, including moderated temperatures and specific moisture regimes typical of these elevations. Its presence within this specific altitudinal niche plays a role in the local ecosystem, where it interacts with the unique soil compositions and biological communities found between these two elevational limits.

Elevational range max:

2100 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1000 m AMSL

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Rhamnus pentapomica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Heptasiloxane, Octasiloxane.

Heptasiloxane

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Octasiloxane

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Activities

Rhamnus pentapomica has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

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Conditions

Rhamnus pentapomica has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include free radicals, glioblastoma.

Free radicals

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Glioblastoma

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