Tetradium trichotomum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Euodia viridans
• Ampacus trichotoma
• Euodia trichotoma
• Euodia colorata
• Euodia hainanensis
• Euodia lenticellata
• Euodia trichotoma var. pubescens

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is further categorized into the family Rutaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Tetradium and the specific species name trichotomum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Its presence also extends to the tropical island of Hainan. Beyond the Chinese borders, the species is located within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, it has been documented growing in the Assam region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Tetradium trichotomum is characterized by its specific niche within montane forest ecosystems, where it occupies a distinct altitudinal belt. This species is primarily distributed across mountainous terrains, thriving within a precise elevational range that extends from a minimum of 1310 m AMSL to a maximum of 2000 m AMSL. Within this vertical gradient, the plant's presence is closely tied to the environmental conditions provided by mid-to-high altitude forest structures, where temperature fluctuations and moisture availability are moderated by the topography. Its habitat preference within this 690-meter elevation span suggests an adaptation to the specific light regimes and soil compositions typical of these temperate montane zones.

Elevational range max:

2000 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

1310 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Tetraedium trichotomum is characterized by its specialized growth habit as a climbing plant. It functions as a self-supporting liana and vine, utilizing its structural form to ascend through surrounding vegetation. In terms of its climbing mechanism, the species exhibits a self-supporting nature, acting as a facultative climber rather than an obligatory one, allowing it to navigate its environment through its expansive, woody stem structure.

Climber :

self-supporting

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Tetradium trichotomum 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 fruit.

Fruit

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Chemicals

Tetradium trichotomum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include wuchuyuamide I.

wuchuyuamide I

1. Journal of Asian natural products research