Saprosma scortechinii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Saprosma scortechinii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family and falls under the genus Saprosma.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is a member of the Malesia floristic region, which encompasses a vast area of Southeast Asia. Within this broad tropical zone, its specific distribution is recorded in the Malay Peninsula. This particular area provides the humid, forest environments that the species requires to thrive. Consequently, the geographical presence of Saprosma scortechinii is relatively localized to these specific tropical habitats. Understanding this limited range is essential for studying its natural ecology and conservation needs.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Saprosma scortechinii is characterized by its specific growth habits and survival strategies within its ecological niche, manifesting primarily as a phanerophyte. This life form indicates that its perennating buds are located well above the ground on aerial stems, allowing the plant to maintain its structural integrity and reproductive potential through varying seasonal conditions. Additionally, the species can exhibit characteristics of a nanophanerophyte, suggesting that its woody parts or perennial structures remain relatively low to the ground, typically staying within a height range of 30 to 50 centimeters. This combination of life forms allows Saprosma scortechinii to occupy stable environments where it can persist year after year, utilizing its elevated buds to survive periods of environmental stress while maintaining a compact, resilient stature.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Saprosma scortechinii is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a shrub. As a terrestrial species, it grows independently without parasitic or epiphytic dependencies. The plant exhibits a self-supporting climbing habit and reaches a maximum height of approximately 2 meters.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

2 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Saprosma scortechinii 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 leaf, stem.

Leaf

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Stem

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Chemicals

Saprosma scortechinii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,3,6-trihydroxy-2-methoxymethyl-9,10-anthraquinone, 3,6-dihydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-9,10-anthraquinone, Asperulosidic acid, paederosidic acid.

1,3,6-trihydroxy-2-methoxymethyl-9,10-anthraquinone

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

3,6-dihydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-9,10-anthraquinone

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Asperulosidic acid

1. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

paederosidic acid

1. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin