Walsura trichostemon

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

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 organized under the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Walsura, specifically as the species Walsura trichostemon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Walsura trichostemon, possesses a specific geographical range within the Indo-China region. Its natural habitat extends across several distinct Southeast Asian countries. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Laos. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout Myanmar. Finally, its presence is also documented within the borders of Thailand.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Walsura trichostemon is characterized by its distinct growth habit, which functions as a self-supporting woody climber. Depending on the specific ecological context and structural maturity, its climbing mechanism can be classified under two developmental trajectories: it acts as a self-supporting liana or vine, while also exhibiting characteristics of a self-supporting climber that can be categorized as either an obligatory or facultative type. This structural flexibility allows the plant to navigate its environment, utilizing its woody stem to ascend and support its weight through its own structural integrity.

Climber :

self-supporting

Reproduction

The reproduction of Walsura trichostemon is characterized by the development of specialized fruit structures that facilitate the dispersal of its progeny. The fruit is described as being fleshy in nature, a trait that typically assists in attracting dispersal agents. Within these fruits, the seeds are produced with a highly consistent morphological profile; the seed volume is uniform, with a measured minimum, maximum, and mean value of 640 mm³. This stability in seed volume suggests a standardized reproductive investment per seed, ensuring that each unit carries a consistent amount of resources to support early seedling establishment.

Fruit dryness :

fleshy

Seed volume max:

640 mm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Walsura trichostemon 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 root.

Root

1. Natural product research

Chemicals

Walsura trichostemon has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-EPIMESENDANIN S, Meliasenin G.

3-EPIMESENDANIN S

1. Natural product research

Meliasenin G

1. Natural product research

Activities

Walsura trichostemon has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial.

Analgesic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antibacterial

1. Natural product research

Conditions

Walsura trichostemon has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include inflammation.

Inflammation

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology