Skimmia arborescens

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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 further organized into the order Sapindaales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Skimmia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in the South-Central and Southeast territories, as well as in the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is specifically noted in the Assam region. Additionally, it thrives within the East Himalaya mountains. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit various mountainous and subtropical environments.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Skimmia arborescens is characterized by its specific niche within montane forest ecosystems, where it thrives within a distinct altitudinal belt. This species is primarily found in high-altitude environments, occupying an elevational range that extends from a minimum of 1500 m AMSL to a maximum of 2600 m AMSL. Within these parameters, the plant typically adapts to the cool, moist, and often shaded conditions found in the understory of temperate or subtropical montane forests. The specific elevational constraints suggest a preference for the temperate climates associated with these mid-to-high altitude zones, where temperature fluctuations and moisture availability are regulated by the surrounding forest canopy and mountain topography.

Elevational range max:

2600 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1500 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Skimmia arborescens is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically functioning as a shrub or small tree. It is a terrestrial plant, growing in soil rather than as an epiphyte. Regarding its climbing habits, it is not a climber; instead, it is a self-supporting organism that maintains its structure independently without the need for lianas, vines, or obligatory or facultative climbing mechanisms.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Skimmia arborescens has 35 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Umbelliferone, scopoletin, ALPHA-PINENE, BETA-PHELLANDRENE, BETA-SITOSTEROL.

Umbelliferone

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

scopoletin

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

ALPHA-PINENE

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BETA-PHELLANDRENE

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BETA-SITOSTEROL

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Bergapten

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Citral

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Citronellyl formate

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Citronellyl isobutyrate

1. Dr. Duke

Coumarins

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

Activities

Skimmia arborescens has 234 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, ACE-Inhibitor, Abortifacient, Acaricide, Adrenostimulant.

5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor

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ACE-Inhibitor

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Abortifacient

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Acaricide

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Adrenostimulant

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Aggregant

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Allelochemic

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Allergenic

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Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Preparations

Skimmia arborescens has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include total extract.

Total extract

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