Strobocalyx arborea

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Vernonia arborea var. javanica
• Vernonia blumeana
• Vernonia celebica
• Vernonia cuspidata
• Vernonia florescens
• Vernonia urdanetensis
• Vernonia vaniotii
• Gymnanthemum arboreum
• Leucomeris celebica
• Leucomeris glabra
• Leucomeris javanica
• Strobocalyx blumeana
• Strobocalyx celebica
• Strobocalyx javanica
• Vernonia arborea
• Vernonia javanica
• Decaneurum javanicum
• Eupatorium celebicum
• Eupatorium javanicum
• Flustula tomentosa
• Gymnanthemum acuminatum

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Strobocalyx.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is noted specifically in the South-Central and Southeast territories. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found thriving in the state of Assam. It is also commonly distributed throughout the country of Bangladesh. Finally, its range extends across various parts of India, completing its regional footprint.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Strobocalyx arborea is closely tied to specific altitudinal gradients within its natural habitat, characterized by a distinct vertical distribution. This species is primarily found in montane environments, occupying an elevational range that spans from a minimum of 800 m AMSL to a maximum of 1200 m AMSL. The ecological niche of the plant is most concentrated around a mean elevation of 1000 m AMSL, suggesting that the environmental conditions—such as temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure—prevalent at this specific mid-altitude zone are optimal for its growth and physiological processes.

Elevational range max:

1200 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

1000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

800 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Strobocalyx arborea is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist in its environment over many years. As a phanerophyte, its regenerative buds are located high above the ground on woody stems or branches, a structural adaptation that defines its growth habit. This species maintains an evergreen deciduousness, ensuring that its foliage remains functional and present throughout various seasonal cycles rather than shedding all leaves annually.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Strobocalyx arborea is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree. This species typically reaches a mean plant height of 12 m, though it can attain a maximum height of up to 20 m. In terms of its structural habit, it is classified as a self-supporting plant rather than an obligatory or facultative climber, such as a liana or vine. Additionally, it is a terrestrial species rather than an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

20 m

Plant height mean:

12 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Strobocalyx arborea is characterized by complex metabolic processes geared toward structural growth and environmental adaptation within its native habitat. A key aspect of its nutrient cycling involves its relationship with soil chemistry; specifically, the plant is not a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the symbiotic relationship with diazotrophic bacteria, such as Rhizobium, required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms. Instead, its physiological nitrogen acquisition relies on the active uptake of nitrates and ammonium from the soil through its root system. This metabolic profile influences its resource allocation strategies, where energy is directed toward the synthesis of organic compounds and secondary metabolites rather than the maintenance of nitrogen-fixing nodules. Furthermore, its photosynthetic pathways and transpiration rates are finely tuned to optimize carbon sequestration while managing water potential, ensuring efficient cellular function and structural integrity.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Reproduction

The reproduction of Strobocalyx arborea is driven by a biotic pollination syndrome, relying on living organisms rather than abiotic environmental factors to facilitate the transfer of genetic material. This reproductive process is characterized by an insect-mediated mechanism, where various animal vectors play a critical role in the plant's life cycle. Specifically, the pollination strategy involves a broad range of insect interactions, utilizing diverse taxa such as bees, beetles, ants, butterflies, moths, and flies to ensure successful fertilization and subsequent seed production.

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Strobocalyx arborea 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

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Chemicals

Strobocalyx arborea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Zaluzanin D.

Zaluzanin D

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Preparations

Strobocalyx arborea has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ZD-enriched leaf extract, Zaluzanin-D enriched extract, leaf extract.

Zd-enriched leaf extract

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Zaluzanin-d enriched extract

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Leaf extract

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