False Lime

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Gelonium aequoreum var. hainanense
• Gelonium affine
• Gelonium sumatranum
• Suregada multiflora var. lamellata
• Gelonium tenuifolium
• Suregada multiflora var. verrucigera
• Gelonium multiflorum
• Suregada oxyphylla
• Gelonium oxyphyllum
• Suregada glabra
• Gelonium obtusum
• Suregada sumatrana
• Gelonium fascuculatum
• Suregada tenuifolia
• Suregada affinis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Suregada multiflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is classified under the family Euphorbiaceae and the genus Suregada.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several major Asian regions. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central provinces, the island of Hainan, and the Southeast territories. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented to grow in the state of Assam. Additionally, its distribution extends into the neighboring country of Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight the plant's broad ecological footprint across South and East Asia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Suregada multiflora is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, signifying its growth habit as a woody plant with its perennating buds located well above the ground on branches. Within the spectrum of plant life forms, it functions primarily as a phanerophyte, often exhibiting characteristics that can align with a nanophanerophyte profile depending on the specific environmental scale and structural development of its woody components. As a perennial species, it undergoes seasonal cycles of vegetative growth and flowering, utilizing its elevated buds to survive unfavorable periods. This life strategy allows the plant to maintain a robust structural presence in its habitat, ensuring long-term survival through its woody architecture.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Suregada multiflora is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily functioning as a tree that can reach a maximum height of 12 m. It is a terrestrial species, maintaining an independent life cycle without being an obligate or facultative parasite. While it possesses characteristics that allow it to exist in various ecological niches, its structural habit is defined as self-supporting, lacking the obligatory climbing mechanisms of a vine or liana. As a terrestrial plant, it does not exhibit epiphytic behavior, such as being a holoepiphyte or hemiepiphyte, but instead establishes itself firmly in the soil. The plant's robust, woody structure supports its stature, distinguishing it from herbaceous, graminoid, or shrubby growth forms.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

12 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Suregada multiflora has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed.

Seed

1. Phytochemistry
2. Antiviral research

Chemicals

Suregada multiflora has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include GAP31, Bannaringaolide A, Suregadolide A, Suregadolide B, Suregadolide C.

GAP31

1. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
2. Anticancer research

Bannaringaolide A

1. Journal of natural products

Suregadolide A

1. Journal of natural products

Suregadolide B

1. Journal of natural products

Suregadolide C

1. Journal of natural products

Suregadolide D

1. Journal of natural products

Suremulide A

1. Journal of natural products

Suremulol A

1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Suregada multiflora has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include atopic dermatitis.

Atopic dermatitis

1. Asian Pacific journal of allergy and immunology

Preparations

Suregada multiflora has 3 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CH(2)Cl(2)-MeOH extract of the bark, GAP31 protein, herbal extracts.

Ch(2)cl(2)-meoh extract of the bark

1. Journal of natural products

Gap31 protein

1. Antiviral research

Herbal extracts

1. Asian Pacific journal of allergy and immunology