Taxillus sutchuenensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Loranthus sutchuenensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Santalales and the family Loranthaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Taxillus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within the East Asian landscape. In China, its presence is noted across the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Moving beyond the mainland, the species can also be found throughout the islands of Japan. Furthermore, its geographical range extends to include the Korean Peninsula. Together, these locations define the specific natural habitats where this medicinal species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Taxillus sutchuenensis is characterized by its specific niche within high-altitude montane environments, where it thrives within a highly restricted vertical distribution. This species is specialized to inhabit narrow altitudinal bands, specifically occurring within an elevational range that spans from a minimum of 1600 m AMSL to a maximum of 1700 m AMSL. This limited 100-meter vertical window suggests a high degree of environmental specialization, likely tied to specific microclimatic conditions, soil compositions, or moisture regimes unique to this particular elevational stratum. Such a concentrated range indicates that the plant is sensitive to the subtle shifts in temperature and atmospheric pressure that occur even within minor changes in altitude.

Elevational range max:

1700 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1600 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Taxillus sutchuensis is characterized by its distinct growth form as a tree, exhibiting a robust structural development typical of its species. This plant possesses a woody constitution, featuring a lignified stem and branch system that provides the necessary support and durability for its arboreal habit.

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Taxillus sutchuenensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Kaempferol 3,7-bisrhamnoside, quercetin.

Flavonoids

1. Natural product research

Kaempferol 3,7-bisrhamnoside

1. Natural product research

quercetin

1. The American journal of Chinese medicine

Activities

Taxillus sutchuenensis has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.

Antioxidant

1. The American journal of Chinese medicine

Antiproliferative

1. The American journal of Chinese medicine

Conditions

Taxillus sutchuenensis has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Inflammation, atherosclerosis, cancer, cold, pneumonia.

Inflammation

1. The American journal of Chinese medicine

Atherosclerosis

1. The American journal of Chinese medicine

Cancer

1. The American journal of Chinese medicine

Cold

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Pneumonia

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Taxillus sutchuenensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include EtOAc extract fraction.

Etoac extract fraction

1. Natural product research