Siphonodon celastrineus

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Xanthophyllum subglobosum
• Hydnocarpus sharmae
• Siphonodon pyriformis
• Xanthophyllum subglobosum var. longifolium
• Siphonodon celastrineus var. acuminatissimus
• Siphonodon celastrineus var. subglobosus
• Siphonodon pyriformis var. parvifolius

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Celastrales. Finally, it is a member of the family Celastraceae and falls under the genus Siphonodon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several key regions within the Asian continent. It is widely distributed throughout the Indian Subcontinent, specifically found in India, Bangladesh, and the East Himalaya. Furthermore, its range extends into the Indo-China region, encompassing the Andaman Islands. The species can also be located within the borders of Cambodia. This diverse distribution highlights the plant's ability to thrive in various ecological zones across South and Southeast Asia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Siphonodon celastrineus is characterized by its distinct growth habit and structural complexity. It functions as a climber, exhibiting both liana and vine-like qualities through its self-supporting mechanisms, which can be categorized as both obligatory and facultative in its climbing nature. Although it displays characteristics of a tree in its broader growth form and classification, its structural development is predominantly woody. This woody constitution supports its significant vertical reach, allowing the plant to achieve a maximum height of approximately 35 meters.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

35 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Siphonodon celastrineus is characterized by a metabolic framework centered around the C3 photosynthetic pathway. As a C3 plant, its carbon fixation process occurs primarily within the mesophyll cells, where the enzyme Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (RuBisCO) facilitates the initial fixation of atmospheric carbon dioxide into a three-carbon compound, 3-phosphoglycerate. This metabolic strategy indicates that the plant relies on standard Calvin cycle dynamics for energy production, typically requiring consistent moisture and moderate temperatures to optimize gas exchange through its stomata while minimizing photorespiration. This physiological reliance on the C3 pathway dictates its resource allocation strategies, influencing its transpiration rates, water-use efficiency, and overall growth patterns in response to its specific environmental niche.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Siphonodon celastrineus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Pristimerin.

Pristimerin

1. Archives of pharmacal research

Activities

Siphonodon celastrineus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Archives of pharmacal research

Conditions

Siphonodon celastrineus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer.

Cancer

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology