Trigonostemon reidioides

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Baliospermum reidioides
• Trigonostemon hybridus
• Trigonostemon rubescens

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Trigonostemon reidioides, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae and is situated within the genus Trigonostemon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed throughout the diverse landscapes of the Indo-China region. Within this territory, it can be found growing in the natural habitats of Cambodia. Its presence also extends across the mountainous and forested areas of Laos. Additionally, the species is widely documented throughout various provinces in Thailand. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes the lush environments of Vietnam.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Trigonostemon reidioides is characterized by its distinct growth strategies, primarily functioning as a phanerophyte, which indicates that its perennating buds are located well above the ground level. In certain ecological contexts or specific developmental stages, its structural habit may also align with the characteristics of a nanophanerophyte, suggesting a more compact growth form where the reproductive or perennial structures remain relatively close to the substrate. This botanical profile allows the species to navigate its habitat by maintaining elevated buds to survive seasonal environmental changes, ensuring its continued presence within its niche through these specialized life forms.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Trigonostemon reidioides is characterized by its growth habit as a woody climber, utilizing a self-supporting climbing mechanism to navigate its environment. It functions as an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic tendencies toward its host plants. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial species rather than an epiphyte, establishing its root system within the soil to support its structural development.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Trigonostemon reidioides 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 root.

Root

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
2. Journal of natural products

Activities

Trigonostemon reidioides has 3 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiasthmatic, Antidote, Laxative.

Antiasthmatic

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Antidote

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Laxative

1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Medicinal Uses

Trigonostemon reidioides has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include abscesses, antiasthmatic, antidote, inflammation, laxative.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations