Sarcopyramis bodinieri

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Sarcopyramis parvifolia
• Sarcopyramis bodinieri var. delicata
• Sarcopyramis crenata
• Sarcopyramis napalensis var. bodinieri
• Sarcopyramis delicata
• Sarcopyramis napalensis var. delicata

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Sarcopyramis bodinieri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Myrtales and the family Melastomataceae. Its taxonomic hierarchy concludes with the genus Sarcopyramis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in East and South Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central, Southeast, and Tibet regions. Its presence extends further east to the island of Taiwan in Eastern Asia. Additionally, the species inhabits the East Himalaya area within the Indian Subcontinent. Together, these locations highlight the diverse mountain and subtropical habitats where the species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Sarcopyamius bodinieri is defined by its specific distribution within montane ecosystems, where it occupies a distinct vertical niche. This species thrives across a broad altitudinal gradient, ranging from a minimum elevation of 1000 m AMSL to a maximum of 2450 m AMSL. Within this ecological span, the plant is most frequently encountered at a mean elevation of approximately 1800 m AMSL, suggesting that its optimal growth conditions and physiological requirements are best met within these mid-to-high altitude montane zones.

Elevational range max:

2450 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1800 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1000 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Sarcopyramis bodinieri is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, specifically classified as a forb. The plant exhibits a self-supporting habit, meaning it does not require external structures for climbing or support. In terms of stature, it is a diminutive species with a mean plant height of 0.08 m, typically ranging from a minimum of 0.05 m to a maximum of 0.12 m.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

herb

Plant height max:

0.12 m

Plant height mean:

0.08 m

Plant height min:

0.05 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Sarcopyamiis bodinieri is characterized by distinct morphological dimensions regarding its foliar structure, which plays a critical role in its metabolic processes. The leaf length exhibits significant variability, with a minimum measurement of 1.2 cm and a mean length of approximately 1.73 cm, reaching a maximum extent of 3 cm. Complementing this, the leaf width shows a range from a minimum of 0.8 cm to a maximum of 2 cm, maintaining an average width of 1 cm. These specific leaf dimensions contribute to the plant's overall surface area, influencing its capacity for transpiration and photosynthetic efficiency within its ecological niche.

Leaf length max:

3 cm

Leaf length mean:

1.73333333333333 cm

Leaf length min:

1.2 cm

Leaf width max:

2 cm

Leaf width mean:

1 cm

Leaf width min:

0.8 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Sarcopyamiis bodinieri culminates in the development of its characteristic fruit, which exhibits highly uniform morphological dimensions. The fruit is characterized by a consistent structure where the length and width measurements remain constant across the sampled population. Specifically, the fruit length maintains a steady value with a mean, minimum, and maximum of 0.25 cm. Similarly, the fruit width shows no variance, with its mean, minimum, and maximum measurements all recorded at 0.5 cm. These precise measurements indicate a highly standardized fruiting body, providing a specific structural profile essential to the plant's reproductive cycle.

Fruit length max:

0.25 cm

Fruit width max:

0.5 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Sarcopyramis bodinieri has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isoferulic acid, caffeic acid, ellagic acid, ferulic acid, p-Hydroxycinnamic acid.

Isoferulic acid

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

caffeic acid

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

ellagic acid

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

ferulic acid

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

p-Hydroxycinnamic acid

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Preparations

Sarcopyramis bodinieri has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include high polar extracts.

High polar extracts

1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials