Uvaria boniana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, falling under the family Annonaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Uvaria.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence across several key regions in East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is documented in the South-Central territories. It is also found in the southeastern parts of the country. Furthermore, the species can be located on the tropical island of Hainan. Finally, its geographical distribution extends into the Indo-China region, specifically within Vietnam.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Uvaria boniana is characterized by its classification as a perennial organism, ensuring its presence in the ecosystem across multiple growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, the plant maintains its photosynthetic organs on elevated structures, with its buds protected above the soil surface during unfavorable periods. This life form, specifically categorized under both phanerophyte classifications, dictates its structural development and survival strategy within its natural habitat, allowing it to establish a stable and long-lasting presence.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Uvaria boniana is characterized by its distinct growth habit and structural composition. It primarily manifests as a woody plant, exhibiting a sturdy and permanent skeletal structure. In terms of its growth form, the species is classified as a shrub, developing a branched and multi-stemmed architecture. Furthermore, its climbing capabilities are notable, as it functions as a self-supporting climber, capable of utilizing various forms such as a liana or vine to navigate its environment through both obligatory and facultative self-supporting mechanisms.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiological profile of the foliage in Uvaria boniana is characterized by significant morphological variation in leaf dimensions, which plays a crucial role in its photosynthetic capacity and environmental adaptation. The leaves exhibit a diverse range of lengths, with a minimum measurement of 4 cm and a mean length of 9.5 cm, reaching a maximum extension of up to 15 cm. Complementing this longitudinal variation, the leaf width fluctuates between a minimum of 1.8 cm and a maximum of 5.5 cm. This range in surface area and leaf architecture suggests a physiological flexibility that allows the plant to optimize light interception and gas exchange across different microclimatic conditions.

Leaf length max:

15 cm

Leaf length mean:

9.5 cm

Leaf length min:

4 cm

Leaf width max:

5.5 cm

Leaf width min:

1.8 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Uvaria boniana is characterized by the development of distinct fleshy fruits that follow the pollination of its flowers. The fruit morphology exhibits specific dimensional variations, with a mean fruit length of 4.75 cm. Within the population, the dimensions of these fruits range from a minimum length of 4 cm to a maximum length of 5.5 cm. These fruits serve as the primary reproductive structures for seed dispersal, ensuring the continuation of the species through the distribution of their seeds.

Fruit length max:

5.5 cm

Fruit length mean:

4.75 cm

Fruit length min:

4 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Uvaria boniana 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 leaf.

Leaf

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Chemicals

Uvaria boniana has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-Caryophyllene, Bicyclogermacrene, Linalool.

(E)-Caryophyllene

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Bicyclogermacrene

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Linalool

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Preparations