Strychnos vanprukii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Strychnos aenea var. acuminata
• Strychnos quadrangularis
• Strychnos maingayi subsp. borneensis
• Strychnos vanprukii var. acuminata

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It further falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, specifically within the family Loganiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus classification as Strychnos.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found specifically in the state of Assam. Its presence extends into the Indo-China region, where it inhabits Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Furthermore, the species is distributed within the Malesia zone, specifically occurring on the island of Borneo. These locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive across varied tropical landscapes.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Strychnos vanprukii is characterized by its growth habit as a woody liana, functioning as a climbing vine that requires external support to ascend. As an obligatory climber, the plant relies on other structures for physical stability rather than being self-supporting. The structural composition is distinctly woody, providing the necessary rigidity and strength for its extensive climbing life cycle.

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Strychnos vanprukii has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3beta-O-cis-coumaroylbetulinic acid, 3beta-O-cis-feruloylbetulinic acid, 3beta-O-trans-Feruloylbetulinic acid, 3beta-o-trans-coumaroylbetulinic acid, BETA-SITOSTEROL.

3beta-O-cis-coumaroylbetulinic acid

1. Journal of natural products

3beta-O-cis-feruloylbetulinic acid

1. Journal of natural products

3beta-O-trans-Feruloylbetulinic acid

1. Journal of natural products

3beta-o-trans-coumaroylbetulinic acid

1. Journal of natural products

BETA-SITOSTEROL

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

BRUCINE

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

Lignoceric acid

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

Ursolic acid

1. Journal of natural products

palmitic acid

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

strychnine

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

Conditions

Strychnos vanprukii has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include HIV.

Hiv

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Strychnos vanprukii has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous fraction.

Aqueous fraction

1. Natural products and bioprospecting