Singaporandia macrophylla

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Rothmannia macrophylla
• Randia macrophylla

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Gentianaales and the family Rubiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Singaporandia, and its species name, macrophyllia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its presence has been documented in Thailand. Moving into the Malesia zone, the species is also found throughout Malaya. Furthermore, its habitat extends to the island of Sumatera within the same Malesian territory. These locations highlight the tropical range where the species naturally thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Singaporandia macrophylla is characterized by its distinct growth strategies, functioning primarily as a phanerophyte, where its perennating buds are located well above the ground on woody stems or branches. This structural arrangement allows the plant to persist through unfavorable seasons by maintaining its regenerative organs in a protected, elevated position. Additionally, its developmental versatility is reflected in its classification as a nanophanerophyte, indicating a life form where the woody stems are relatively short, typically reaching a height that sits between a shrub and a small tree. This combination of traits dictates a perennial life cycle focused on robust structural maintenance and the ability to sustain growth through seasonal environmental shifts.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Sinngaporella macrophylla is characterized by a woody growth form that functions primarily as a shrub. This plant is a terrestrial species, maintaining an independent existence without acting as a parasite or an epiphyte. While it possesses a climbing habit, it is categorized as self-supporting rather than an obligatory or facultative climber. In terms of physical dimensions, the plant reaches a maximum height of approximately 3 meters.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

3 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Singaporandia macrophylla has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Singaporandia macrophylla has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Asperulosidic acid, Macrophyllide, Macrophylloside, paederosidic acid.

Asperulosidic acid

1. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

Macrophyllide

1. Journal of natural products

Macrophylloside

1. Journal of natural products

paederosidic acid

1. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

Preparations

Singaporandia macrophylla has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaves.

Leaves

1. Journal of natural products