Securidaca inappendiculata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Polygalaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Securidaca.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan provinces. The species also extends its reach into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically appearing in Assam. Additionally, its distribution covers the territory of Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight the plant's significant footprint across diverse Asian landscapes.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Securidaca appendiculata is characterized by its adaptation to specific altitudinal gradients within its natural habitats. This species thrives across a defined elevational range, typically occurring at altitudes starting from a minimum of 500 m AMSL. As the terrain ascends, the plant is frequently encountered at a mean elevation of approximately 800 m AMSL, reaching its upper ecological limit at a maximum elevation of 1100 m AMSL. This distribution pattern suggests a preference for mid-altitude environments, where the climatic conditions and soil profiles within these specific vertical zones support its growth and survival.

Elevational range max:

1100 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

800 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

500 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Securidaca appendiculata is characterized by its growth habit as a woody liana, functioning as a climbing plant that often exhibits vine-like qualities. It is categorized as an obligatory climber, meaning it relies on external structures for support to reach sunlight rather than being strictly self-supporting. The plant's structure is distinctly woody, providing the necessary rigidity and strength required for its climbing lifestyle.

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Securidaca appendiculata is fundamentally characterized by its reliance on the C3 photosynthetic pathway, a mechanism wherein carbon dioxide is fixed directly by the enzyme RuBisCO during the Calvin cycle. This metabolic process dictates the plant's resource acquisition strategies, particularly its water-use efficiency and gas exchange dynamics within diverse African ecosystems. As a C3 plant, its photosynthetic efficiency is highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations and light intensity, necessitating physiological adaptations to manage photorespiration during periods of thermal stress. The plant's physiological vigor is further supported by its specialized secondary metabolism, which facilitates the synthesis of bioactive compounds while managing the oxidative stress associated with its metabolic activities. This carbon fixation strategy, coupled with its specific transpiration rates and nutrient uptake mechanisms, defines its ability to thrive in varying environmental niches and supports the complex biochemical profiles utilized in its medicinal applications.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Securidaca inappendiculata has 2 reported plant parts identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, stem.

Root

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
2. Journal of Asian natural products research
3. International immunopharmacology
4. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters
5. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Stem

1. Phytochemistry
2. Journal of Asian natural products research

Chemicals

Securidaca inappendiculata has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include palmitic acid, -Spinasterol, BENZOPHENONE, BETA-SITOSTEROL, CINNAMIC ACID.

palmitic acid

1. The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences
2. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

-Spinasterol

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

BENZOPHENONE

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

CINNAMIC ACID

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Daucosterol

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Ethyl p-methoxycinnamate

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

OLEANOLIC ACID

1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Polyphenol

1. Chinese herbal medicines

Securisteroside

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Activities

Securidaca inappendiculata has 1 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Chinese herbal medicines
2. Frontiers in pharmacology

Conditions

Securidaca inappendiculata has 11 reported investigations on conditions identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include atherosclerosis, inflammation, Neuroinflammation, Oxidative Stress, Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Atherosclerosis

1. International immunopharmacology
2. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters

Inflammation

1. International immunopharmacology
2. The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences

Neuroinflammation

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Oxidative stress

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Acute lung injury

1. Chinese herbal medicines

Autoimmune diseases

1. The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences

Collagen-induced arthritis

1. The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences

Neuropathic pain

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Rheumatoid arthritis

1. The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences

Preparations

Securidaca inappendiculata has 9 reported preparations identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Fatty oil, ethanol extract of the roots of Securidaca inappendiculata, ethanolic extract, polyphenol rich extract, roots.

Fatty oil

1. The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences

Ethanol extract of the roots of securidaca inappendiculata

1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Ethanolic extract

1. Chinese herbal medicines

Polyphenol rich extract

1. Frontiers in pharmacology

Roots

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Stems

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Xanthone-deprived fraction (xdx)

1. The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences

Xanthone-enriched extract

1. The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences

Xanthone-rich fraction (xrf)

1. The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences