Rohdea pachynema

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Campylandra pachynema

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It further falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asparagales, making it a member of the family Asparagaceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Rohdea, where its species name is pachynema.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Rohdea pachynema, possesses a relatively specific natural range. Its primary geographical distribution is centered within the nation of China. More specifically, it is found inhabiting the South-Central regions of this country. This localized presence suggests that the species thrives in the particular environmental conditions found there. Consequently, its habitat remains concentrated within this particular part of the Chinese landscape.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Rohdea pachynema is characterized by its classification as a chamaephyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located close to or just above the soil surface. This growth habit allows the plant to persist in its specific ecological niche, often navigating seasonal fluctuations by maintaining its vital structures near the ground level. As a perennial species, it undergoes a continuous cycle of vegetative growth and reproductive phases, relying on its robust underground structures to survive dormant periods. The development of its fleshy, tuberous roots supports its survival strategy, enabling the plant to store nutrients effectively to support its slow-growing, evergreen foliage and eventual flowering processes. This life history strategy ensures stability and resilience, allowing the plant to maintain its presence within its habitat over multiple growing seasons.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Rohdea pachynema is characterized by its growth habit as a terrestrial plant, meaning it does not function as an epiphyte but grows directly within the soil substrate. It is not a climber, lacking any obligatory, facultative, or self-supporting climbing mechanisms, and it maintains a stable, upright stature through its own structural integrity. Furthermore, the plant is an independent organism that does not exhibit any parasitic behavior, functioning entirely without reliance on a host for nutrients.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Rohdea pachynema has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include XQS.

XQS

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Rohdea pachynema has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include bruises, stomach ulcers.

Bruises

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Stomach ulcers

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology